Firefighters have used specialist equipment to tackle a small chimney fire in Totland this morning (Sunday).
1 appliance from Freshwater was mobilised to the incident at a terraced bungalow by fire control after they received a 999 call.
The crew used chimney rods and a stirrup pump to cool the chimney and thermal imaging cameras to check the walls and loft space for hot spots.
Most chimney fires are preventable. Regular inspection and cleaning of chimney flues will help prevent fires within your chimney. For more information visit https://www.hantsfire.gov.uk/keeping-safe/loveyourhome/firehazards/chimney/.
