Homeowner Takes Action On Chimney Fire

Monday, January 14, 2019 at 9:37 AM

By Napoleon Vol. Fire Department

Chimney safety

Last night, Napoleon firefighters responded to a chimney fire on County Road 100E. Fortunately, the homeowner took the proper action by calling the fire department immediately and then dispensing a fire extinguisher into the stove and closing the dampers tightly. This action draws the extinguishing agent up into the chimney, and it knocked the fire down considerably prior to our arrival.

If you burn wood, please be certain to perform a thorough cleaning and inspection of the entire chimney at least annually. Also, be sure to have properly operating dampers on your stove, and keep a minimum 5lb. ABC fire extinguisher available.

Events

Rainbow Collective
18+ group meeting and support
Sep 18, 2025 at Christ Episcopal Church Annex
Madison Farmers Market
The Madison Farmers Market runs every Saturday morning through September, 8am to noon, at the Broadway Fountain in downtown Madison.
Sep 20, 2025 at Broadway Fountain
Rainbow Youth Meeting
13+ youth meeting & support group
Sep 25, 2025 at Christ Episcopal Church Annex