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Chimney Fire
Chapel Lane, Polruan at 11/02/2004 19:37
One appliance from Polruan attended and the crew quickly extinguished the fire in the chimney of a wood burner using one hosereel.
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: 12/02/2004