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Fittleworth chimney fire
Firefighters were called to a chimney fire in Fittleworth yesterday (Tuesday February 19).
They went to a bungalow in Greatpin Croft at around 5pm and used chimney gear and ladders as they put the fire out.
The emergency service was called to around 150 chimney fires last year.
The county council recommends the following advice:
If you have had a chimney fire it is essential that you have your flue inspected by a competent person to ensure it has not been damaged.
The chimney must also be properly cleaned before using the fire again.
To prevent chimney fires in the future and possible structural damage to your property, please ensure your chimney is cleaned at least as often as listed below.
Solid fuel appliances: Once per year for smokeless fuel and twice per year for coal
Wood burning appliances: Quarterly when in use
Gas appliances: Once per year if designed for sweeping
Oil fired appliances: Once per year
It is not sufficient to clean a chimney using a vacuum cleaner alone.
Ensure your chimney flue is inspected at regular intervals to prevent fire breaking out of the chimney.
Fireguards can prevent serious injury or even death, and sparkguards can prevent a serious property fire.
If you haven’t already done so, fit a smoke alarm. It could save your life!
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