Cornwall Fire & Rescue Service Newsdesk

Saltash area at 10/04/2004 13:57

A crew from Saltash were delayed a considerable time dealing with this difficult chimney fire, the fire was extinguished using a hosereel. The crew eventually returned to their home station at approximately 1530 hours.


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.