Safely firing up a chimney

There are many people who clean out their chimney on their own, it's recommended you call a professional.

For you on daybreak.

'tis the season to turn up the heat... and for lots of families, that means starting the fireplace.

Madelyne spoke with an employee at "dano's chimney sweep" in rochester... and you're going to tell us how to safely cozy up next to a fire to stay warm.

Tyler.

While i can't say i've ever started a fire in a fireplace... i definitely learned a lot about them.

So here are three main things you should remember.

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"* g your chimney inspected and swept out at least once a year.

Typically before winter season when you'll be using it more often.

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"* make s the top of your chimney is clear and there aren't any branches blocking it.

Same thing by your actual fireplace as well ?

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"* don't have any furniture within three feet.

And the third thing you need to remember is keep the fire protected with a door or screen.

Sparks can fly out and easily catch something inside your home on fire.

Zachary williams at dano's chimney sweeping explains the danger signs you need to "most of the time, if there's a very serious issue, theyow uny either get smoke coming back into the house or they have a chimney fire."

They say treat your fireplace like a toddler... never leave it thank you madelyne.

Williams says while there are many people who clean out their chimney on their own... he still recommends calling a