See what happens when you don't line your chimney

I just love the picture

Guess going down through the chimney only really works for Santa Claus.

Another reason why you need a chimney cap.

A properly installed chimney liner will reduce the threat of problems caused by old flames.

If it had been an old house in a historic district, they'd have had to wait months for proper permitting to disassemble that chimney.

There really is a whole lot of stupid in the world.... Really didn't think that one through did she?

I'm sure at least one of those firemen suggested just leaving her in there.

Wow. That sister has something really wrong in the circuitry; why would anyone in their right mind think a chimney is an easy route to the interior of a house? I can't even feature... do you think the community is going to send her the bill?? (upon reflection, I realize that a lot of people don't realize that a chimney isn't a straight shot down to the fireplace... ). More people should read the forums at Hearth.com!

As for leaving her there... I have a recollection of a similar incident in CA (I think and posted here) where a woman died in a chimney attempting to enter a former boyfriend's home... absolutely chilling!