Of course, you never get the background while watching the news to find out what conspired to create a devastating house fire from a chimney fire.
So I say err on the side of caution, inspect that chimney, and if in any doubt, run the brush through it. This time of year I will be watching a chimney fire on the news at least 3 times a week. My theory is there can't be a catastrophic fire if there isn't any fuel for one. Keep that chimney even cleaner than necessary and your chances of being on the news are greatly reduced.
Just a reminder that you won't ever clean that chimney too often and regret it.
pen
So I say err on the side of caution, inspect that chimney, and if in any doubt, run the brush through it. This time of year I will be watching a chimney fire on the news at least 3 times a week. My theory is there can't be a catastrophic fire if there isn't any fuel for one. Keep that chimney even cleaner than necessary and your chances of being on the news are greatly reduced.
Just a reminder that you won't ever clean that chimney too often and regret it.
pen