J an. 13 — A Lakebay family stepped out into sub-freezing temperatures after their smoke detector alerted them to a chimney fire. The metal flue of the wood stove was described as cherry red while they heard crackling inside the pipe. Firefighters investigated with thermal imaging camera and found the fire had been contained to the stove pipe. The occupants were advised to have the pipe professionally cleaned and inspected before they attempt to use it again.
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