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A CHIMNEY fire is no small event. The one in a house in Rosedale Road, Dagenham on Sunday needed three fire engines and around 20 firefighters to attend the property to bring the blaze under control.
The fire was in a mid-terraced, two-storey house. One adult and two children left the property before fire crews arrived. A second adult was escorted to safety by firefighters wearing breathing apparatus. Fortunately, there are no reports of anyone being injured.
The fire Brigade received a report of the fire just before 11pm. Crews from Barking, Ilford and Dagenham fire stations came to the fire. The fire was brought under control by 2am. The fire is believed to have been accidental. Home owners and landlords should follow the before safety tips issues by the London Fire Brigade. Most importantly, get your chimney swept before lighting your first fire of autumn.
Safety tips for log burners and open fires
It’s really important to follow these simple rules to keep safe with a traditional fire.
●Keep chimneys and flues clean and well maintained.
●Always have your chimney swept by a specialist – at least once a year for coal, twice if burning logs.
●Make sure you use a fireguard to protect against flying sparks and hot embers.
●Keep clothing and fabric well away from open fires and log burners.
●Watch out for children and pets – supervise them carefully and use fire guards.
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