Your Bayridge home is built with a Rampart, pre-cast chimney. Many of the original chimneys in our development have been converted to gas-burning fireplaces, but many are still wood burning. You should have your chimney inspected before burning ANYTHING in it.
Here is a link ( https://swedesweep.com/rampart-chimneys/ ) to an article detailing some known issues with our chimneys. Please have your chimney inspected to ensure that you don’t have any dangerous conditions in your home.