Weird noise when i open the door scratches or crackling

[Welderman85]

Hello all I had a fire this morning it was just at the coating stage and I was going to let it go out as we were leaving. I open the door and it sounded like something was falling down the liner. Like snow ice but I don't see how that could happen. I went for a minute or two the stoped but if I closed the door and opened it again the same thing would happen. I freaked out and thought a flue fire but didn't ran outside and didn't see anything.

 

[begreen]

Sounds like this could be some creosote igniting with the inrush of air.

 

[Welderman85]

Sounds like this could be some creosote igniting with the inrush of air.

Is that dangerous at the time my flue temp was around 250. I started freaking out think I was having a chimney fire

 

[Welderman85]

Before I had to leave the house I put on some welding gloves and pull a few bricks out to see the flue. There was probably 2 cups of creosote flakes at the bottom so definitely time to clean but did I have a chimney fire? Nit a good picture it was hot and couldn't reach in any more

 

[Eman85]

Take both hands, when the pipe is cool, and smack the pipe one hand on either side like you're clapping and see what falls. I doubt you had a chimney fire but I'd say you need to sweep.

 

[Welderman85]

Here's a better picture after I removed a brick. I'm just concerned if I had a chimney fire and if it's OK to keep burning after I clean it