Cornwall Fire & Rescue Service Newsdesk

Bodinnick, Fowey at 31/03/2004 18:46

Polruan were mobilised to this incident, on arrival crews found the chimney well alight, they extinguished the fire using a stirrup pump and rods.

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.