The state fire marshal's office says ashes and embers from the Speers' fireplace ignited the living room, causing the house to collapse Thursday morning. And it was so fast, it appears the victims ...

Danger in the living room: Fireplace glass. Jan 23, 2011. ... Fortunately, most end up like Marin--the December 2006 accident in the house her family was renting in Elk Grove, ...

Fireplaces have been adorning houses for centuries. While there’s the practical element of heating a home, a fireplace also sets the tone for a room, kindling atmosphere and interaction between ...

In Emily's living room, "the fireplace didn't have any character or catch your attention when you walked into the room," she says. "The bricks are original to the 1979 home, so they were dated, and ...

A fire caused about $175,000 in damage to a Glendale house and its contents in ... at 12:48 a.m. to report a fire in the living room. ... the immediate area around the living room fireplace.