Kent Fire and Rescue Service is reminding the public to have their chimney swept regularly following a fire in Appledore, near Ashford

 fire engines and a height vehicle were sent to the incident on The Street, and crews tackled the blaze with hose reel jets and a fog spike. No casualties were reported. Following the incident, crews are reminding everyone to reduce the risk of a chimney fire by having it swept and cleared of debris regularly. If you burn logs, you should have this done at least twice a year. If you burn coal, you should have this done at least once a year.