Cornwall Fire & Rescue Service Newsdesk

Trewithick Road, Breage, near Helston at 07/11/2009 23:11

Firefighters from Helston and Camborne attended. The chimney fire was extinguished by 2350hrs.

General Fire Safety Advice:
Most chimney fires are preventable. Regular inspection and cleaning of chimney flues will help prevent fires within chimneys.
We are urging anyone who plans to light their fire this winter to get it swept first. The cost of a chimney sweep is very small (from approximately £30) when compared to dealing with the damage and cost of repair from a fire.

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