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Just a couple of days ago, there was an engulfing fire in an apartment complex not far from my home.  An entire building was destroyed and the cause was a chimney fire. 

With the rare cold temperatures that we have been experiencing in Northeast Florida, many residents with fireplaces have been making use of those fireplaces.  Since we typically only have a handful of evenings that we truly get to enjoy them, we usually take every advantage we can to get a fire started.  But because we only burn a few a few times a year, homeowners get complacent in having the proper inspections done to ensure that the chimneys are free of clogs and debris.  A costly and sometimes deadly mistake.

If you have a fireplace, you should be having an inspection done by a professional at least once a year.  Even with chimney caps, "critters" can still manage their way in, soot can build and cracks can form, leadly to significant if not total property damage and even worse - loss of a loved one.

I've placed a link to a Fireplace Safety Tips document on the "Helpful Links" page here on my website.  Be safe - and I hope to see you around the neighborhood soon!