“All that soot and everything builds up inside the chimney,” Ames said. “And essentially that’s all kind of unburned fuel, so ...

The exact cause remains under investigation, but it is not believed to be suspicious in nature, according to Amherst Central Fire officials. Damages to the structure have been estimated at $300,000, ...

Five residents were able to escape from a house fire on the Northwest Side without any injuries, according to the San Antonio Fire Department.

Issuing advice, a spokesperson for the service said: “A clean chimney can help prevent fires and structural damage to your ...