Chimney Fire. What to do.
In the event of a chimney fire it may be dangerous to light your fire or stove because the flues may be damaged.
The flues carry the toxic smoke and gasses from your fire and release them to the atmosphere through the chimney stack.
Cracking to flue liners associated with a chimney fire. The seal is now broken and the flue is no longer capable of containing the toxic gasses and smoke.
As a result of the intense heat the flues can crack and separate possibly allowing the dangerous gasses to escape into the living area the next time you light the fire.
A chimney fire can also cause the chimney stack to crack causing it to be unstable and/or leak causing internal water damage to your home.
In the aftermath of a chimney fire you should have your chimney cleaned and inspected for damage.
In the event that your chimney is damaged contact us at Premium Claims Consultants and we will advise you on the insurance claims process.