Firefighters in Midhurst were mobilised to a chimney fire at an address in Heathfield Close last night (Wednesday).
Crews were called to Heathfield Close at 7.50pm, and used a range of chimney equipment to extinguish the flames, including a thermal imaging camera to check for hotspots.
The incident has prompted a warning for owners of fires and log burners to make sure that they are kept swept.
A West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service spokesperson said:
"Our advice for anyone who has a log burner or who has open fires is to always have your chimney swept regularly to prevent a chimney fire."
Other safety precautions recommended by WSFRS include:
- Use fire or spark guards.
- Always extinguish the fire before going to bed or leaving the house.
- Never block air bricks, vents or flues.
- Always fit a carbon monoxide detector.
- Always fit a smoke alarm - it could save your life!"
More information is available here.
Free Open-Air Painting Exhibition Coming To Chichester
Man Jailed For Rape And Sexual Abuse Of Young Girl In Crowborough
Man Sentenced For Assault Of Ambulance Worker
Council Leaders Drop New Car Park Fee Plans
More West Sussex Schools And Other Buildings To Benefit From Solar Power
Alternative Proposals Put Forward For Eastbourne Homes
Licensing Chiefs Lose Confidence In Restaurant Owner
Man Pleads Guilty To Kidnapping Woman In Hove
Appeal After Man Robbed At Park In Newick
Man Pleads Guilty To Eastbourne Theatre Burglary