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Old 8/28/09, 1:18 AM
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Found what appears to be insulation in the firebox of a fireplace. I am thinking it may have been brought there by a mouse. Any other ideas?
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Old 8/28/09, 8:40 AM
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Matt, those are "glowing embers" typically found in vented gas log sets.


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Found what appears to be insulation in the firebox of a fireplace. I am thinking it may have been brought there by a mouse. Any other ideas?

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