Just saw a report that 25% of chimney fires start in the flue liner, not the firebox

I was reading a safety bulletin from the CSIA website yesterday, and that stat really hit me. It means a quarter of the time, the main danger spot is higher up than we might check first. I found it because a customer in Springfield asked me about liner cracks after their inspection. Now I'm double-checking every liner, even on quick sweeps. Has anyone else changed their routine because of a specific number they read?

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nancy8172mo ago

That stat is a real eye-opener for sure.

kellyjones2mo ago

Totally agree with you @nancy817. I saw a deep dive on this last week that broke it down even further. The numbers get way more shocking when you look at the year over year change. It's not just a weird blip, it's a clear trend that's been building. Makes you question a lot of the common assumptions people have about this whole situation. Really changes how you see the news reports.

drew_reed622mo ago

Ever notice how the grocery store feels emptier but the prices keep climbing?