Every year, thousands of homes go up in flames because of a chimney fire, causing millions in damage and ruining livelihoods. Chimney fires occur when a flue has accumulated an excessive amount of creosote, often due to lack of regular maintenance or the use of unseasoned (wet) firewood. A severe creosote build-up will appear as a dark, tar-like substance coating the inside of a flue, which combusts at high temperatures and can overheat your stove, flue, and chimney. Continue reading