Cornwall Fire & Rescue Service Newsdesk

Bears Terrace, Lanner at 12/01/2006 17:27

One appliance from Redruth was mobilised to a report of a chimney fire. The crew were unable to deal with the fire on their own, so the second appliance from Redruth was requested. The fire was brought under control by 1827hrs with the crews leaving the scene 20 minutes later.

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