Cornwall Fire & Rescue Service Newsdesk

Crossfields, St Levan at 24/09/2018 20:44

At 19:35 Penzance were mobilised to reports of a Chimney Fire. Once in attendance firefighters used a Stirrup Pump and Rods to extinguish the fire.

Cold weather can increase the dangers in your home through additional measures taken to keep warm. In the UK on average, 12,000 chimney fires occur every year.

During 2015/16 Cornwall firefighters tackled 124 chimney fires. Most chimney fires are preventable by having them swept regularly. For further information and advice, visit our chimney fire webpage through the link below.

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