Cornwall Fire & Rescue Service Newsdesk

Rejarne Row, Lelant Downs at 31/08/2007 17:04

Firefighters from St Ives attended a chimney fire. The crew used one hosereel and a thermal imaging camera to deal with the fire, which was out within 30 mins.

General Fire Safety Advice:
Now is a good time to have your chimney swept by a competent chimney sweep, preferably before you light the fire for the first time before the cooler weather moves in.

We recommend that you have your chimney swept at least once a year and if you regularly burn wood, we recommend that the chimney is swept twice a year.

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.

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