Cornwall Fire & Rescue Service Newsdesk

Castle, just south of Lostwithiel at 12/06/2011 15:46

One fire appliance from Lostwithiel attended a report of a fire involving the chimney of a woodburner. Firefighters inspected and found that the chimney fire was already out.

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