The damaged area of the second wood stove fire in Pinehurst on Feb. 7. Shoshone County Fire District No. 2 Fire Chief Mark Aamodt recommends keeping the area around any heating appliances clear of combustibles. Photo courtesy of MARK AAMODT
February 12, 2019
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February 12, 2019 2 a.m.
Crews respond to stove, chimney fires
KELLOGG — With the colder temperatures, many Silver Valley residents are kicking up their wood stoves and putting their chimneys to work to stave off Old Man Winter. Before you light that kindling though, it’s vital that you make sure your stove and/or chimney are in working order — otherwise you could have a much bigger problem on your hands than being chilly.