They were a revolution in fireplace design, burning wood far more efficiently ... it is much shallower than a regular zero clearance fireplace, and has a guillotine sliding glass door that drops ...

A Helendale house fire earlier this month that caused $50,000 in damages was the latest in a string of residential blazes to be traced to a zero-clearance fireplace, a County Fire official said.

The ideal high-efficiency fireplace is EPA-certifled and will likely include a small firebox; gasketed, ceramic doors; an airwash system; low-emission technology; and airflow control. Stay green ...