Cornwall Fire & Rescue Service Newsdesk

Little Treviscoe - St Dennis at 13/04/2011 21:24

At 2018 this evening, one appliance from St Dennis attended a chimney fire. The fire was extinguished using a stirrup pump and rods. A thermal image camera was used to monitor heat in the chimney breast.

Follow these simple tips to greatly reduce your chances of having a chimney fire in your home:
• Sweep the chimney before use
• Ensure a fireguard is in front of the fire at all times
• Spark guards 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!

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