Firefighters tackle Saltford pub blaze
FIREFIGHTERS tackled a blaze at a pub in Saltford.
Crews were called to the premises in Mead Lane to put out the fire in a chimney at 5.50pm on Thursday.
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The blaze, in the chimney above an open fire in the bar area, was extinguished by 8pm.
James Bladon, spokesman for Avon Fire and Rescue Service, said the cause of the fire was accidental.
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He said the service had been called out to tackle several chimney fires this week.
Mr Bladon said: "If people are using open fires, they should ensure the chimney has been maintained properly and been cleaned. Any soot or build up has the potential to cause a fire."
3 Comments
by Morrissey9
Friday, January 25 2013, 4:10PM
“Mead Lane, so that could be the Jolly Sailor or the Bird in Hand I suppose? And is it badly damaged, or is it just a chimney fire? I tend to sit outside both in the summer only so doesn't really matter if it is reduced to rubble as long as it serves me beer.”
by redferryman1
Friday, January 25 2013, 3:58PM
“This paper is choice!!!! But, I fear they may not grasp 'irony', either!”
by rivierarover
Friday, January 25 2013, 2:21PM
“Another in depth report by BEP, didn't even bother to name the pub!”