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Chimney Fire
Penwithick Road, Penwithick, St Austell at 17/03/2004 23:06
One appliance from St Austell attended and the crew used a thermal imaging camera, stirrup pump and rods to deal with 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: 18/03/2004