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Chimneys a potential danger if not cleaned

VICTORIAN fire services are recommending Mallee residents prioritise cleaning their chimneys this winter, with CFA having responded to 48 chimney fires this year. The CFA said chimneys and flues should be cleaned annually as creosote(a highly flammable black tar-like residue) builds up over time and clogs chimneys. Residents are being encouraged to use a torch to […]

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