Cornwall Fire & Rescue Service Newsdesk

Westheath Road, Bodmin at 07/03/2010 18:12

Firefighters from Bodmin attended and extinguished a fire in a chimney using a stirrup pump and rods. Smoke had filled the ground floor of the house and a positive pressure fan was used to ventilate.

General Fire Safety Advice:
A few simple tips to reduce the risk of fire...
Simple tips to greatly reduce your chances of having a fire in your chimney:
Sweep the chimney before use
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
Make sure you have a working smoke alarm and check it works regularly!

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 the Chimneyworks website at www.chimneyworks.co.uk/

Or visit the the UK professional association of chimney sweeps website for more information: www.guild-of-master-sweeps.co.uk/