Professional chimney sweepers discuss safety in light of recent fires

As colder temperatures persist across central Ohio, local chimney sweepers warn home owners now is the best time to have your fireplace and chimney inspected.“Maybe three in 10 chimneys we encounter need to have some major work sometimes its due to neglect sometimes it’s due to age,” Jim McKee with Blackburn Chimney Services said.Just this week the Columbus Fire Department responded to two house fires they say both originated in or near the fireplace and sent flames up through