Identify chimney fire indicators and document your evaluation with a repeatable checklist

Use this checklist each time you look at possible chimney fires. It highlights common external indicators and includes a key reminder about the definitive sign of a chimney fire.
What's Inside

What to check and document on every chimney fire evaluation

A field-ready list of common external indicators, plus key reminders to help you separate likely chimney-fire evidence from lookalikes.This checklist is organized to match real site workflow, from surrounding conditions to roof and cladding details, so you can move faster on-site without sacrificing documentation quality.
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“Puffy” creosote expanded beyond its normal form

Warped metal smoke chamber connector pipe or factory-built metal chimney

Cracked or collapsed flue tiles, or tiles with large chunks missing

Distorted rain cap

Heat-damaged TV antenna attached to the chimney

Creosote found on the roof

Cracks in exterior masonry

Evidence of smoke escaping through mortar joints of a masonry chimney

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Why this checklist exists

Not every “chimney fire” indicator confirms a chimney fire

Some external signs can be caused by other factors, which is why consistent documentation matters. This checklist helps you capture the right observations and keep evaluations organized so conclusions are clearer and easier to support.

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Our Approach

Objective, repeatable, field-ready

This checklist is designed to keep evaluations consistent under real-world time constraints. It focuses on observable indicators and clear documentation prompts so you can capture the right details, reduce missed items, and support defensible conclusions.

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