Chimney fire

Firefighters from Liskeard found a chimney well alight when they answered a 999 call to a property near Pensilva yesterday afternoon. Crews used a triple extension ladder, thermal image camera and the stirrup pump and rods to put out the fire.

Safety advice about chimney fires is at:

www.cornwall.gov.uk/community-and-living/cornwall-fire-and-rescue-service-homepage/keeping-safe/fire-safety/fire-safety-at-home/prevent-a-fire-in-your-home/chimney-fires/