Last Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 2, there was a report of a chimney fire at Wrangell Extended Stay and Trading Post. The call went out at approximately 12:45 p.m., and the fire department was on the scene shortly thereafter. The situation was under control and the department was preparing to return to the station by about 1 p.m.

"It was just a chimney fire," said Chief Tim Buness. "Just to reiterate, clean your chimneys and make sure they're good to go for the heating season, and keep your eye on them."