Groveland Fire Department Blames Creosote Buildup for Wood Stove Chimney Fire

Groveland firefighters work at the scene of a chimney fire at 152 King St., Groveland. (Courtesy photograph.)

Groveland firefighters on Monday managed to contain a wood stove fire—blamed on creosote buildup—to the King Street home’s metal chimney.

Fire Chief Robert Valentine said firefighters were dispatched Monday, Jan. 27, at 5:19 p.m., to 152 King St., for a report of a possible structure fire.

Companies found a fire in a wood stove’s metal chimney and stretched a line to keep the fire contained. The home also sustained some smoke damage, but residents were able to return to the home after the fire was extinguished about 6 p.m.

“The first responding company did a great job of getting a hose line stretched so we could keep this fire contained to the chimney,” said Valentine.

Firefighters from Georgetown provided mutual aid at the scene, and firefighters from West Newbury provided station coverage. West Newbury firefighters responded to a medical call while covering the fire station. Groveland Police provided assistance at the scene.

Valentine instructed the homeowner to have the chimney cleaned and reassembled before using the stove.

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