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Cornwall Fire & Rescue Service Newsdesk
Chimney Fire
Station Road, Chacewater at 10/01/2005 23:45
One appliance from Redruth attended a fire in the chimney of a wood burning stove. The crew used one hosereel to extinguish the fire.
General Fire Safety 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: 10/01/2005