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Chimney Fire

St Martins Green, St Martin, Lizard Peninsula at 11/01/2010 17:34


Firefighters from St Keverne attended and the fire crews used rods to extinguish the fire in the chimney.

General Fire Safety Advice:
How often should I clean my chimney?

We recommend the following simple maintenance routines:

Solid Fuel Fires - Once a year for smokeless fuel; twice a year for coal
Wood Burning Fires - 4 times a year when in use
Gas Fires - Once a year if designed for sweeping
Oil Fires - Once a year


Date Posted: 12/01/2010


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