See what happens when you don't line your chimney

[mellow]

WOMAN RESCUED FROM THOUSAND OAKS CHIMNEY BELONGING TO MAN SHE MET ONLINE

http://abc13.com/357340/

 

[webbie]

I just love the picture

 

[Jags]

I am sure there is a "bottom up" sweeping joke in there somewhere.

 

[firefighterjake]

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

 

[WES999]

Another reason why you need a chimney cap.

 

[fossil]

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

 

[Ashful]

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.

 

[BrotherBart]

"Introducing the New Improved Gardus Sooteater."

 

[Lake Girl]

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

 

[Ashful]

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

 

[Bobbin]

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!