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Chimney Fire
Merlin Place, Mousehole at 01/02/2004 00:09
One appliance from Penzance attended and the crew used a stirrup pump and rods to extinguish the fire. Fortunately on this occasion the fire had not spread to the rest of property.
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: 03/02/2004