Chimney Safety Tips from Lancashire Fire & Rescue Service

4th of October, 2024

Heat your home safely this winter

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