Chimney Fire Season

Sooke Fire Rescue Service has experienced an increase in chimney fires these past couple of weeks. Four in the past week alone. One chimney suffered considerable damage and will likely need some major repairs. These others were quickly extinguished with no additional problems. So if you have a fireplace or woodstove in your home, perhaps it is time to get it checked out and cleaned if necessary. After all, you know there will be no teasing if a fire department member has to call its own fire department to respond.