Chimney fire – Lode - East Cambs

01/10/2022 3.49PM

At 3.49pm on Saturday (October 1) crews from Cambridge were called to a fire on High Street in Lode. 

Firefighters arrived to find a fire involving a chimney in a house and extinguished it. They returned to their station by 5.30pm. 

The cause of the fire was accidental.  

A fire service spokesman said: “Please ensure that you get your chimney swept and brick work inspected regularly, at least once a year. The debris buildup in the flue can be set alight when heating the home, which could cause a significant fire. Regular chimney maintenance will help prevent this from happening.” 

“As the cold weather begins to arrive, it is important to get your chimney swept before lighting it for the first time.”