(WATE) — The Parrottsville Volunteer Fire Department in Cocke County has responded to 36 calls so far in 2025, six of which were structure fires that started in chimneys or due to space heaters.

“If you haven’t used the fireplace in a long time or had your chimney inspected, I would avoid using that,” Grand Rapids Fire Department Battalion Chief Ed Braman told News 8. “We run into ...

Nova Scotia RCMP are turning to the public for help after reports of a chimney repair scam in the Halifax area. In a news release on Friday, police say that between Jan. 5 and Jan. 10 they ...

As our server introduces the first wine pairing of the evening, a tap is running full pelt behind her, the warm water crashing into a bubble bath of Fairy Liquid ready for used kitchen utensils.

Spalling concrete in an HDB flat in Toa Payoh nearly hit a resident while she was in the bathroom, causing paranoia among the family members. The incident occurred at around 8pm on Jan 13, at 1 Lorong ...

Spalling concrete in an HDB flat in Toa Payoh nearly hit a resident while she was in the bathroom, causing paranoia among the family members. The incident occurred at around 8pm on Jan 13, at 1 Lorong ...

Permission to build a new 25ft chimney at an animal rendering plant has been granted, despite numerous objections by residents. Omega Proteins applied for retrospective planning permission to ...

A chimney sweep whose tragic death at the age of 11 inspired reform has become the youngest person to be honoured with a Cambridge blue plaque. George Brewster died in 1875 after tragically being ...

George Brewster, whose 1875 death at work led to child labour reforms, joins Cambridge recipients Darwin, Cromwell and Turing A Victorian chimney sweep has become the youngest person to be ...

From Jack A: Spalling is a common condition that occurs with masonry brick or stone chimneys or exteriors. It is a condition that is caused by moisture penetrating the mortar and masonry work ...

"We are all intrigued to see who will buy this imposing structure." A 42m-tall chimney stack in Derbyshire is set to go under the hammer and has attracted "significant interest", auctioneers say.