Cornwall Fire & Rescue Service Newsdesk

Margaret Avenue, St Austell at 23/02/2017 17:42

The crew from St Austell Community Fire Station were called to a chimney on fire. They use a stirrup pump and rods to extinguish the fire, and a thermal image camera to ensure that the fire was out and that there were no hotspots.

For information on preventing a chimney fire please follow the link below

Related item: http://www.cornwall.gov.uk/community-and-living/cornwall-fire-and-rescue-service-homepage/keeping-safe/fire-safety/fire-safety-at-home/prevent-a-fire-in-your-home/chimney-fires/