Cornwall Fire & Rescue Service Newsdesk

Bosvean Road, Shortlanesend, near Truro at 19/03/2011 20:29

One fire appliance from Truro attended and the firefighters extinguished a fire in the chimney of an open fire, using a thermal imaging camera, stirrup pump and rods. The roof space was also checked for any fire spread.

General Fire Safety Advice:
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!

Related item: http://www.cornwall.gov.uk/default.aspx?page=7278