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Home heating season begins with chimney fire at Des Moines home

By Dan Hendrickson,

1 days ago

DES MOINES, IOWA — Des Moines fire officials are reminding Iowans to have their fireplaces and chimneys inspected before lighting the first fire of the fall season in your home. One homeowner learned that the hard way on Monday after a chimney fire was reported. It happened in the 3500 block of SE 3rd Street around 1:45 pm. Fire officials say the homeowners were using their wood burning fireplace when a fire started in the chimney. Homeowners are encouraged to have their fireplaces inspected and chimneys cleaned before each home heating season begins.

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