kent-%%UKNIP_ANCHOR_0%%england/”>kent/”>Kent Fire and Rescue Service scrambled two fire engines after reports of a chimney fire in england/%%UKNIP_ANCHOR_1%%%%UKNIP_ANCHOR_2%%/”>Canterbury's Baye %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_3%%.
The crews tackled the flames with specialised chimney gear and cooled the surrounding brickwork using high-pressure %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_4%%hose reel jets.
Thankfully, no one was hurt.
The blaze is believed to have started accidentally.
Firefighters Issue Urgent Autumn Warning
Following the scare, firefighters urge homeowners to have their chimneys and flues swept and inspected regularly.
A build-up of tar, %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_5%%loose bricks, or birds' nests can ignite, sparking serious chimney fires.
"Regular checks are vital to keep your home safe this autumn and winter," they warn. %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_6%%
