SPRINGDALE, Ark. — A chimney exploded off a home in Springdale just south of Don Tyson Parkway.
No one was hurt when the fireplace exploded but the Springdale Fire Department says there was extensive damage done to the chimney.
When crews arrived just before 9 p.m. Thursday (Dec. 3) there was no active fire but they stayed on the scene until the gas company could arrive to search for any fas leaks.
Fire Captian Matt Bagley says their team is still investigating the exact cause of the explosion. He says he hasn't quite seen anything like this.
“The outside because it’s an external chimney on the outside of the house from the ground to the sky it’s all either gone or partially gone,” Bagley said. “It’s not unheard of but for me, it’s the first time I’ve seen a situation just like this.”
Bagley says it's important to make sure your carbon monoxide detectors are working properly and to inspect your fireplace regularly.
Early Friday morning, Springdale Fire was called to the same address for a fire. The fire destroyed the home completely and continues to be under investigation.
No one was in the home during the fire and no injuries were reported.
