Cornwall Fire & Rescue Service Newsdesk

Roughtor Drive, Camelford at 10/12/2005 18:21

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

General Fire Safety Advice:
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).

Related item: http://www.cornwall.gov.uk/index.cfm?articleid=2030