Chimney fire – Whittlesford - South Cambs

01/10/2022 9.29PM

At 9.29pm on Saturday (October 1) a crew from Cambridge was called to a fire on Middlemoor Road in Whittlesford. 

Firefighters arrived to find a fire involving a chimney in a house and extinguished it. They returned to their station by 11pm. 

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.”