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WA state fire marshal urges fireplace, chimney safety

  • By Deputy State Fire Marshal Gregory Baruso, Washington State Fire Marshal’s Office

OLYMPIA — As the days are getting shorter and nights longer, the Washington State Fire Marshal’s Office wants to remind everyone about firepla…

Fire Prevention: Get your chimney checked
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Fire Prevention: Get your chimney checked

  • Eric Bosler

This past week yet another home was severely damaged by a fire likely caused by a chimney problem. Our prolonged cold weather has prompted higher use of all types of heating appliances and each has its own risks and safety requirements. Wood burning stoves and chimneys require close inspection and regular maintenance. Even the high efficiency catalytic stoves can create a hazard.

Smoke alarm saves home
Hood-river

Smoke alarm saves home

  • Julie Raefield-Gobbo
  • Updated

A working smoke alarm and a quick fire department response helped prevent what could have been a devastating house fire on Jan. 6 at 1605 Sherman Ave. in Hood River.