Safety advice after crews extinguish two chimney fires

At 5pm, one appliance from Crowborough was mobilised to Rochester Way, Crowborough, after reports of a chimney fire.

Crews used a chimney kit to extinguish the fire. A home safety visit was provided to residents before firefighters left the scene at 5.56pm.

At 9.37pm, one appliance from Lewes was mobilised to Loovers Lane, Firle, after reports of a chimney fire.

Crews used a chimney kit to extinguish the fire. Firefighters left the scene at 11pm.

Advice from ESFRS is to make sure your chimney is swept at the beginning of the season by a professional chimney sweep. If you are burning wood, the advice is to sweep your chimney twice a year. If you are burning coal, sweep your chimney once a year.

Use seasoned wood, which isn’t too wet and always use a fire guard where appropriate.

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