Tag Archives: Chimney

A lit fireplace ignited a fire in the chimney of a Merced home on Christmas Eve, reminding how important it is to keep chimneys clean as colder weather persists throughout … Click to Continue »

A chimney fire in a Merced home Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017, in Sunset Court was quickly put out by firefighters, who said that it ignited despite the homeowner cleaning his chimney regularly. … Click to Continue »

Merced firefighters took control of a chimney fire Thursday, Dec. 7, 2017, at a two-bedroom home in the 200 block of South Highway 59. … Click to Continue »

Chimney Fire Incident Information: Last Updated: August 14, 2016 8:15 am Date/Time Started: August 13,2016 4:05 pm Administrative Unit: CAL FIRE San Luis Obispo Unit County: San Luis Obispo County Location: Running Deer Rd & Chimney Rock Rd south of Lake Nacimiento Acres Burned – Containment: 1,450 acres – 10% …

The Chimney fire is burning on BLM managed public lands in and adjacent to the Owens Peak and Chimney Peak wilderness areas. It is currently at 1,000 acres. The Pacific Crest Trail is closed between Hwy 178 and Kennedy Meadows. Canebreak Rd is closed. Nine Mile Rd is closed except …