Chimney fire

A house has been left uninhabitable after a chimney fire in Rawreth.

Crews were called to a house fire in Chelmsford Road, Rawreth at 1:50pm.

When three fire crews arrived, they reported the roof of the large house was completely alight and requested the assistance of a further crew and an Aerial Ladder Platform.

The fire was extinguished by 2:53pm.

The fire started in a chimney flue.

Station Manager Howard Midwood said: “If you’ve got a log burner or open fire in your home, please make sure it is swept and inspected regularly by a competent tradesperson to make sure it’s safe to use.”