Apr 22, 2014 · Never put water in a stove to put out a chimney fire it is extremely dangerous to do so. Your best bet is to shut the stove down all the way. The flares will work on a small fire but a fire …

Feb 2, 2011 · I would also recommend having at least a couple of the Chimfex extinguishers on hand. Throw one in the stove and then shut all dampers and air controls, call the fire department and watch …

Oct 8, 2019 · Hi everyone, I just read Jay's thread about his chimney fire/runaway fire. As we inch closer to delivery of our stove, I'm trying to prepare for potential emergencies. Obviously, prevention is the …

Jan 24, 2009 · A chimney temperature gauge should be on the stovepipe about 5 feet above the stove (if possible) and when the temperature reaches about 500 degrees, all dampers should be shut down …

Dec 14, 2008 · Can anyone recomeend a inexpensive but effective Fire extinguisher for me to have on hand in case of woodstove emergency/fire ? Thanks

Nov 12, 2015 · IMO your best fire extinguishing agent to have on hand in this case is 1) those sticks they sell you can toss in the stove, 2) a bucket of sand or ash, 3) an abc dry chemical fire extinguisher. …

Dec 15, 2009 · There is a thing to throw in a fire to stop a chimney fire I looks like a stick in a paper covering but forget the name of it and think I would like to have one by my stove at all times. I was …

Dec 2, 2016 · You don't want the fire to go out slowly because the temperature will dip into the creosote range and permanently coat your stove in a layer of creosote that you can't remove except by …

Dec 30, 2009 · A lot of heat goes up the flue in a non-cat stove when you burn clean. As far as what temp starts a chimney fire... well, that depends on what's in your chimney. You can't start one in a …

Oct 16, 2007 · If you have a chimney fire close all sources of air and call 911. Last time I checked Buffalo and the surrounding area had some great fire depts. who carry thermal imaging cameras to …