Cornwall Fire & Rescue Service Newsdesk

Trevarder, near Polruan at 17/04/2006 17:32

One fire appliance from Polruan attended. The crew used a stirrup pump and rods to extinguish the fire in the chimney by 1815hrs.

General Fire Safety Advice:
Make a Clean Sweep of It

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

USE a spark guard fixed to the wall when a fire is left unattended, or when there are children or elderly people around
DO NOT place clothes or other flammable material on the guard or too close to the fire
MAKE SURE you have a bedtime safety routine to keep your family safe
USE fire lighters, never flammable liquids
CHECK that your smoke alarm is working

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