Cornwall Fire & Rescue Service Newsdesk

Pengelly, Delabole at 09/01/2006 05:37

One appliance from Delabole was quickly in attendance. The crew using a stirrup pump and rods had the fire under control by 0619hrs.

General Fire Safety Advice:
Make a Clean Sweep of It
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).

Having your chimney swept will ensure that the flue is not blocked, and that smoke and gases can escape safely.

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