Hucknall chimney blaze leads to fire service warning to sweep chinmeys regularly

As temperatures drop, firefighters have urged people to ensure they keep their chimneys clean and swept regularly following a blaze in Hucknall.
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Firefighters from Carlton and Eastwood were called to the fire on Watnall Road at 9.35am on Monday, Janaury 15.

The fire was extinguished using chimney rods and small tools.

A Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service spokesperson said: “The chimney was heavily logged with debris.

"We left the scene around 11am, after completing a safe and well visit at the property.”

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