Cornwall Fire & Rescue Service Newsdesk

Woburn Road, Launceston at 27/01/2007 18:11

Firefighters from Launceston quickly dealt with a chimney fire using rods.

General Fire Safety Advice:
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

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