Cornwall Fire & Rescue Service Newsdesk

New Street, Penzance at 16/03/2005 23:53

One appliance from Penzance attended. The crew used a stirrup pump and chimney rods to extinguish the fire.

General Fire Safety Advice:
Open fires
• Fires in the chimney can spread to the rest of your house, with devastating consequences
• It is recommended that in normal use chimneys should be swept as follows:
At least once a year by a competent chimney sweep, if you burn smokeless fuel
Twice a year if you regularly burn wood.
This will ensure the flue is not blocked and allows smoke and gases to escape safely.
If you suspect you have a chimney fire, dial 999 and call the Fire Brigade out.

Related item: http://www.cornwall.gov.uk/fire/fsafety/fs01h.htm