The Oswego Fire Department responded to a chimney fire on the 2300 block of Douglas Road on Sunday afternoon, according to a department press release. The fire occurred in a two-story wood frame house. Crews were able to extinguish the fire, and there was "minimal spread" to the attic. The Montgomery Fire Department and the Bristol Kendall Fire Department assisted in the incident.
According to the Chimney Safety Institue of America, a buildup of creosote inside a chimney can lead to an uncontrolled fire. The institute reports that there were an estimated 23,100 chimney fires across America in 2013. The institute states on their website that having a chimney cleaned regularly will reduce the chances of a chimney fire.
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