Chimney Safety Tips from Lancashire Fire & Rescue Service

Many people in Lancashire use open fires or log burners fitted to traditional chimneys. If you have a chimney, it’s vital that you keep it clean and in good working condition. Failure to maintain yours can result in a fire or other damage to your property. This advice can help you stay safe:

·  Actively maintain your chimney every year.

·  Burn only legal fuel materials, not household waste.

·  Take care when sweeping ashes so they don’t spread.

·  Allow ashes to cool thoroughly before binning them.

·  Check your upstairs and loft space frequently in case of smoke egress from the flue.

·  If you have a chimney fire, get out, stay out, and call us out via 999.

·  Do not try to put the fire out yourself.

The National Association of Chimney Sweeps offers a handy online tool to help you find a local chimney sweep.

Don’t wait until it’s too late! Protect your home and loved ones by following these essential chimney safety tips.

For more information or to book a Home Fire Safety Check, visit www.lancsfirerescue.org.uk/chimney-safety