Cornwall Fire & Rescue Service Newsdesk

Near Georgia, near Nancledra, between Penzance and St Ives at 13/11/2009 12:49

Firefighters from Penzance extinguished a chimney fire by 1400hrs, using chimney rods.

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.

For further advice please follow the link below:

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