Chimneys in need of a clean sweep; WALES.Byline: By MARTIN WILLIAMS Martin T. Williams (1924–1992) was born in Richmond, Virginia. He was a critic, specializing in jazz and American popular culture. He wrote for major jazz magazines, notably Down Beat, cofounded The Jazz Review FIREFIGHTERS were called to two chimney fires in Wrexham within two hours. North Wales North Wales (known in some archaic texts as Northgalis) is the northernmost unofficial region of Wales, bordered to the south by Mid Wales and to the east by England. Fire Service was called to a blaze in New High Street, Ruabon, on Tuesday at 7.45pm. There was no damage to the property and one hose reel A hose reel is a length of hollow plastic or rubber with a nozzle on one end that connects to a water supply. Hose reels are used to move water from one place to another. was used. They were then called to a fire in Ruthin Road, Wrexham, at 9.5opm. Crews used an aerial ladder platform to attack the fire from above and at roof level as the chimney breast was blocked. A build-up of soot was the cause of both incidents. Richard Fairhead, senior fire safety manager for North Wales, said: "Householders should have their chimneys swept at least once a year to prevent fire threat to people and property. "Unswept and structurally defective chimneys can allow fires to develop, which increases the risk of fire spreading." North Wales Fire Service offers free home fire safety checks to keep residents safe in their home. Call 0800 169 1234 to make an appointment. |
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