Cornwall Fire & Rescue Service Newsdesk

Meadowbank, off Passage Hill, Mylor at 15/02/2009 08:34

Firefighters from Falmouth attended a chimney fire, where smoke was seen coming through the roof. The crew extinguished the fire using chimney rods and they checked for fire spread using a thermal imaging camera.

General Fire Safety Advice:
A few simple tips...
Simple tips to greatly reduce your chances of having a fire in your chimney:
Sweep the chimney before use if you haven't used it for some time
Ensure a fireguard is in front of the fire at all times
Sparkguards can prevent a serious property fire
Extinguish the fire before going to bed or leaving the house
Never use petrol or paraffin to light your fire

The National Association of Chimney Sweeps has a network of fully insured members throughout the country, who work to a Code of Practice. For more details telephone free on 0800 833464, or visit their website on the link below:

Related item: http://www.chimneyworks.co.uk/