Cornwall Fire & Rescue Service Newsdesk

Black Rock, Praze an Beeble at 20/11/2003 20:16

Two appliances from Camborne were mobilised on receipt of this call, on arrival it was found that the chimney fire had spread to the roof. Four firefighters wearing breathing apparatus were committed at the incident they used two hosereels and the Thermal Imaging Camera at the incident. West Country Ambulance personnel treated persons at the scene for smoke inhilation. Crews were delayed for a considerable time, crews finally returning to their home station at approximately 2300 hours.

As a general Fire Safety message
Make a Clean Sweep of It
Cornwall County Fire Brigade attend over 400 chimney fires every year - remember: a chimney fire could spread into the rest of your home, resulting in severe damage, personal injury or even death.

Have your chimney swept by a competent chimney sweep at least once a year, preferably before you light the fire for the first time in the Autumn (N.B. If you regularly burn wood, we recommend that the chimney is swept twice a year).

Having your chimney swept will ensure that the flue is not blocked, and that smoke and gases can escape safely.