Chimney fire
Firefighters are encouraging residents to make sure chimneys are swept at least once a year following a chimney fire in Clacton.
Crews were called to a chimney fire in Old Road, Clacton at 9:15am.
On arrival, crews reported that there was a fire in a chimney stack.
Using chimney rods and a stirrup pump, crews worked to unblock a build-up of soot.
Firefighters extinguished the fire by 9:44am.
Crew Manager Darren Tappenden from Clacton Fire Station said: “If you have an open fire or log burner, we recommend you have your chimney swept at least once a year - or more regularly if you burn wood.”
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