DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) -- When it's cold outside many of us may resort to using supplemental heat like a space heater to stay warm. Fire departments don't discourage it, however, they emphatically ...

Electric fireplaces have become a popular choice in place of traditional wood-burning fireplaces because they're easy to ...

My husband and I live in a condo with a fireplace. We burn a wood fire regularly when the weather is cool. It’s how we heat our living room and TV area. One of our neighbors is complaining that the ...

As cold weather sets in, many homeowners begin relying on their fireplaces to stay warm, but with this comfort comes the need for caution. Fire Chief Michael Baker shared some essential safety tips ...

Experts at a 40-year-old family chimney sweeping business are emphasizing the importance of prioritizing chimney maintenance this winter season. “In the winter," Arlene Winn of San Luis Obispo said, ...

DECLINING NUMBERS. BACK TO YOU, TAHOE THANKS SO MUCH. WELL, TODAY’S CHILLY START AND FROSTY PATCHES MAY HAVE YOU BEING TEMPTED TO GET A FIRE STARTED, BUT BE WARNED TODAY IT IS ILLEGAL TO BURN IN THE ...

MIDLAND, Texas — According to the Midland Fire Department, poor maintenance can create a serious safety hazard when using your fireplace. "So a lot of times when people are using fireplaces they're ...

When it comes to cozying up your space during colder months, a gas fireplace offers a convenient and efficient solution. Unlike traditional wood-burning fireplaces that lose significant heat through ...

Dear Jim: I always buy firewood to use in my open fireplace. I burn it just for ambiance, not really for heat. I thought about using fireplace logs instead. Are they as efficient and as good for the ...

The Tulsa Fire Department says a man using his fireplace as a heating source is now without a place to stay after a fire damages the home's attic late Monday. Firefighters were sent to the home near ...

Gas fireplaces are incredibly easy to operate - you simply flip a switch. However, they do need regular maintenance to ensure ...

Residents using their fireplace for heat were driven from their southwest Atlanta home early Tuesday when flames spread, officials said. The blaze occurred at a two-story, wood frame house on Monte ...