Surge in chimney fires across Essex
Firefighters have issued advice to residents after we were called to two separate chimney fires last night – one in Little Bardfield and another in Asheldham.
Fortunately, both fires were extinguished quickly and nobody was harmed.
The latest statistics show that there are approximately 7,000 chimney fires a year in England, but most of these can be prevented.
Experienced firefighter, Nick Singleton, said: "To keep yourself and your family safe from fire you should have your chimney swept regularly – at least once a year.