Fire crews tackle chimney fire in Bloomfield Road

A blocked chimney led to a fire at a home in Blackpool yesterday evening (Thursday, January 7).
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Fire crews from Blackpool and Fleetwood stations were called to the home in Bloomfield Road at 6.29pm after a chimney caught fire.

Firefighters said the chimney had been blocked, causing it to catch fire and forcing the frightened household to call 999.

No injuries have been reported.

Two fire engines attended a chimney fire at a home in Bloomfield Road, Blackpool yesterday evening (Thursday, January 7). Pic: GoogleTwo fire engines attended a chimney fire at a home in Bloomfield Road, Blackpool yesterday evening (Thursday, January 7). Pic: Google
Two fire engines attended a chimney fire at a home in Bloomfield Road, Blackpool yesterday evening (Thursday, January 7). Pic: Google
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A fire service spokesman said: "Two fire engines from Blackpool and Fleetwood attended a chimney fire in Bloomfield Road, Blackpool.

"The fire involved a wood burning stove and a blocked chimney. Crews used an aqualeader pack and hand tools to extinguish the fires and were at the scene for approximately 45 minutes."

Chimney Safety

Chimney fires have been increasing in recent years with the resurgence in popularity of multi-fuel and solid fuel fires.

Whether you’ve had an open fire for years or are relatively new to it all, here’s some handy tips on how to use them safely and avoid having a chimney fire.

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- Make sure that you have at least one working smoke alarm in your property.

- Avoid burning household rubbish and soft woods as it can cause a build up of resin, tar/soot in the flue linings and start a chimney fire.

- Clean your chimney regularly. We would advise using a certified sweep.

- Always use a fire guard. It will prevent embers “jumping” out of the fire and keep pets and young children safe from flames.

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- Never dry clothing on a fire guard or on a multi fuel burner. Avoid standing too close to a fire.

- Be aware of the need for adequate ventilation to prevent a build up of poisonous carbon monoxide, fit a carbon monoxide detector.

- Do not pile logs too close too wood burning stoves or open fires as the radiated heat could cause them to combust.

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