(Sometimes the dream also signals a sinus infection in the making). Seeing smoke coming from a chimney: your affairs are taking a turn for the better. Standing in front of a (brightly burning) fire: success.
Depth Psychology: Fire and water always symbolize emotional energy’. Fire is cleansing. Seeing bright flames means new ideas. [1]
2. Worries and fears (house or other structure burning).
3. Release, cleansing, a form of catharsis— often emotional, frequently sexual. [3]
A sudden danger ripe and nigh ;
Of all escapes, you then beware,
For though fate threatens, it may spare. [4]