Earth Magic: Chimney Fires and Firewood

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Friday, November 10, 2006

Chimney Fires and Firewood

Pine is the most likely culprit when a chimney catches fire. Pine wood is full of resins and tars, which gum up a chimney and then ignite when heated. I've heard stories of chimneys looking like jet engines in full afterburner, shooting flames many feet into the night sky. Yet, left out in the open... Sign in to see full entry.

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