Cornwall Fire & Rescue Service Newsdesk

Trungle, Paul, Penzance at 26/02/2009 18:34

Crews from Penzance attended a chimney fire in the above location. The report stated that there was smoke coming from the chimney under the ceiling and into the property. Crews used chimney rods and small gear to extinguish the fire and a positive pressure ventilation fan to remove the smoke from the property.

Thre are no further details available regarding this incident.

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


Related item: http://www.cornwall.gov.uk/index.cfm?articleid=2030