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Chimney fire damages Yorktown home

YORKTOWN - A two-story home in Yorktown was damaged by flames when a fire started in the chimney on Monday.It took firefighters a few hours to put out the flames on Granite Springs Road.No one was home when the blaze broke out. Firefighters say chimney fires are common this time of year. "It's extremely important to have your chimneys cleaned out and have them serviced. They can build up very quickly depending on how much wood you burn and it can definitely create a hazard," says Yorktown Assistant Fire Chief Derek Grisante.(NEWS12)

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Alpena Fire Department Battle Chimney Fire

The homeowner revealed that he was in the process of having the chimney pipe relined. Crews were assisted on scene by the Alpena Police Department, Fire Chief, and Deputy Chief, Fire Marshall, and 4 other members.

Lieutenant Andy Marceau reminds all residents to have the chimneys of fireplaces and wood burning stoves cleaned and checked once a year.(WBKB11)

First Responders Put Out Chimney Fire

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