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Chimney Fire
Melbourne Terrace, Heamoor, Penzance at 28/01/2004 18:43
One appliance from Penzance attended and the crew used a stirrup pump and rods to extinguish the fire.
General Advice:
Chimney Fires
Have your chimney swept at least once per year.
Chimney fires can spread to the rest of the house with devastating effects causing injury or death.
Related item: http://www.cornwall.gov.uk/fire/fsafety/fs01h.htm
Date Posted: 29/01/2004