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Chimney fire - Ailsworth - Peterborough

On Thursday (6) at 3.31pm a crew from Dogsthorpe, a crew from Stanground and the turntable ladder were called to a chimney fire on Main Street, Ailsworth.

Firefighters used chimney rods and buckets to extinguish the fire.

The cause of the fire was accidental.

Crews returned to their stations by 5.30pm.

A fire service spokesperson said: “Please ensure that you get your chimney swept and brick work inspected at least once a year, preferably before lighting it when the cold weather arrives. The build-up of debris can lead to a fire spreading from the chimney flue to the rest of a house. Getting your chimney swept regularly will help to prevent a chimney fire and keep your home safe.”