Chimney Champions is a Jacksonville, FL chimney service company staffed by CSIA certified technicians and a member of the National Chimney Sweep Guild. Chimney Champions is NFPA 211 compliant and holds IAC2 certification. Technicians train annually through CSIA, CVC Coaching, and All Star Relining. Your home’s fireplace is a reliable source of warmth, especially when cooler weather arrives in Jacksonville. Choosing the right fuel matters. Charcoal is not an appropriate fuel for a residential fireplace, and Chimney Champions technicians see evidence of charcoal use during chimney sweeps. The following four reasons explain why charcoal should not be burned in a fireplace. 1. Why Is Charcoal Dangerous to Burn in a Fireplace? Charcoal releases high levels of carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless gas that is fatal at sufficient concentrations. A fireplace may be ventilated, but household air systems do not remove all carbon monoxide produced by burning charcoal. Because carbon monoxide … Continued