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Fireplaces in $11M Home Were Made of Drywall, Officials Say in Manslaughter . - ABA Journal

Fireplaces in $11M Home Were Made of Drywall, Officials Say in Manslaughter .
ABA Journal
Despite the home's hefty pricetag, the fireplaces in place at the time of the blaze did not meet building standards and presented an "extreme immediate and imminent hazard," according to an affidavit attached to an article in the LA Now blog of the Los .
Architect of Hollywood Hills mansion damaged in fire is charged in .Q13 FOX
Architect Arrested In Connection With Los Angeles LODDFirehouse.com
Architect pleas not guilty in firefighter death89.3 KPCC (blog)

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Architect of Hollywood Hills mansion damaged in fire is charged in firefighter's death
Prosecutors allege that Gerhard Becker, 48, ignored safety recommendations and installed outdoor fireplaces inside the $11-million home after inspections were completed. He's been charged in the death of L.A. firefighter Glenn Allen. Becker's pleaded not guilty. When firefighters arrived at the $11-million mansion in the Hollywood Hills last year, they thought they had a chance to save the 13 ...

Nation's Oldest City: British surprised by rarity of chimneys in St. Augustine
A few days ago I was carrying wood to replenish my fireplace, getting ready for the next cold front. I was reminded of the comments by British visitors to St. Augustine in the late 1760s that the Spanish houses had no fireplaces and no chimneys...

Yuba City firefighters get chimney fire under control - Appeal-Democrat

Yuba City firefighters get chimney fire under control
Appeal-Democrat
The incident was reported in the 2300 block of Blevin Road at about 10 am Firefighters got the smoke under control. Yuba City Fire Department Battalion Chief Robert Bills said it's a good reminder for people with fireplaces to get them cleaned "at .

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Architect Pleads Not Guilty in Firefighter's Death - ABC News

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Architect Pleads Not Guilty in Firefighter's Death
ABC News
An architect charged with the death of a firefighter for allegedly installing a faulty gas fireplace that started a lethal blaze in his home has pleaded not guilty to a charge of involuntary manslaughter. Gerhard Becker, 48, appeared in court Wednesday .
LAPD: Reality TV home where firefighter died was 'extreme' threatLos Angeles Times
Architect Who Designed Home Where Firefighter Died Charged With Involuntary .Patch.com

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Companies working to keep fireplaces safe for kids - KPIC

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Companies working to keep fireplaces safe for kids
KPIC
By Herb Weisbaum SEATTLE -- Kids and fireplaces can be a potentially dangerous mix, and open flames aren't the only thing parents have to worry about. Little Brandon Christiansen was just 13 months old when his hands were seriously burned by the glass .
The hidden dangers of gas fireplacesmsnbc.com (blog) (subscription)

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Fireplace to blame for Westwood fire - FOX19

Fireplace to blame for Westwood fire
FOX19
The source of the fire was identified as the fireplace the occupants were using to heat their home. Smoke detectors installed in the home warned the owners in time to prevent injuries and limit damage to the building, which has been estimated at $8000.
Fireplace sparks Westwood blazeCincinnati.com

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Allegedly negligent architect charged in firefighter's death
Prosecutors allege that Gerhard Becker, 48, ignored safety recommendations and installed outdoor fireplaces inside the $11-million home after inspections were completed. He's been charged in the death of L.A. firefighter Glenn Allen. Becker's pleaded not guilty. When firefighters arrived at the $11-million mansion in the Hollywood Hills last year, they thought they had a chance to save the 13 ...

Modern fireplaces a hit in many N.J. homes
These days, home is not necessarily where the hearth is. Although fireplaces are as hot as ever with homeowners, more modern models are eliminating hearths entirely from their designs, says Chuck Hemwall, founder of East Coast Energy Products in West Long Branch...

Real estate spotlight, Feb. 17, 2012
Real estate spotlight, Feb. 17, 2012 Seattle Post-Intelligencer Copyright 2012 Seattle Post-Intelligencer. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Published 06:42 p.m., Friday, February 17, 2012..

Real estate spotlight, Feb. 17, 2012 - Seattle Post Intelligencer

Real estate spotlight, Feb. 17, 2012
Seattle Post Intelligencer
E. The 5538-square-foot house, built in 1908, has six bedrooms, 5.25 bathrooms, tons of white woodwork, beamed ceilings, arched and columned doorways, three fireplaces, and water and city views on one third of an acre. It's listed for $4.25 million.

Companies working to keep fireplaces safe for kids
Kids and fireplaces can be a potentially dangerous mix, and open flames aren't the only thing parents have to worry about...

Jackson Systems, LLC Introduces FiresideFriend„¢ Gas Fireplace Remote Controls
Jackson Systems, LLC, an Indiana-based, award-winning HVAC manufacturer, has launched a new profit-making family of products for contractors called FiresideFriend„¢.Indianapolis, Indiana (PRWEB) February 15, 2012 With over 10 million homes in the United States having gas fireplaces, HVAC contractors are missing out on a great opportunity. FiresideFriend„¢ from Jackson Systems is a family of remote ...

Danver
Danver Stainless Steel Cabinetrys EcoSmart fireplaces adds warmth and ambiance to an outdoor kitchen or living area without the hassle of traditional outdoor fires. The fireplaces use clean-burning bio-ethanol fuel, which eliminates the need for a chimney and flue...

Brandon's Burns
There is a danger in your home that's injuring hundreds of children each year, including a little boy in Spokane. Glass-front fireplaces are installed in many new homes and can be added to older ones, but did you know the glass can reach a temperature of 400 degrees?..

Fireplace Accessories - New York Times

New York Times

Fireplace Accessories
New York Times
And three of them had fireplaces, including two in her current apartment, which she shares with her husband and three children. EURœFor me, the fireplace is central to everything: it's the axial center of the room,EUR said Ms. Hampton, who runs the interior .

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What's in Watlington? - Henley Standard

Henley Standard

What's in Watlington?
Henley Standard
The interior has some fine period features that include exposed structural timbers, inglenook fireplaces and a cellar. Of particular note, is the attractively proportioned drawing room with generous ceiling height. There is a lovely farmhouse kitchen .

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Fireplace sparks Westwood blaze - Cincinnati.com

Fireplace sparks Westwood blaze
Cincinnati.com
WESTWOOD - EUR” Cincinnati fire crews are issuing a warning about fireplaces after one caused an overnight fire. A fireplace that had not been recently used or inspected caused a blaze at 2946 Mignon Ave. in Westwood, said District 2 Fire Chief Duane .

Outdoor fireplace ignites Suffern house - The Journal News | LoHud.com

Outdoor fireplace ignites Suffern house
The Journal News | LoHud.com
SUFFERN EUR” An outdoor fireplace sparked a predawn blaze that caused extensive damage to half of a home but did not cause any injuries, the fire department said Wednesday. A young man who was sleeping on the couch was awakened by a loud sound shortly .

The hidden dangers of gas fireplaces
Its estimated that hundreds of kids in this country are seriously burned each year by the super-heated glass on gas fireplaces. Companies are now figuring out ways to minimize the danger...