A FIRE at a North Yorkshire hotel saw crews called out and an aerial ladder brought in from Darlington this morning.

Crews dealt with the chimney fire at the King’s Head Hotel in Richmond.

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Appliances from Richmond, Colburn and an aerial ladder platform from Darlington were sent to deal with the incident.

A spokesperson from North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said: "Crews from Richmond and Colburn and the Aerial Ladder Platform from Darlington (County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service)  from were called at around 8:50am this morning.

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"The incident involved a fire confined to the chimney, with damage to the chimney only.

"Crews used the aerial ladder platform, knapsack sprayers and a hose reel jet."

According to North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service, there are over 3,000 chimney fires a year.

Here is the official advice to avoid a chimney fire:

  • You should keep chimneys and flues clean and well maintained, and have them swept by a trained person:

– At least once a year for smokeless fuels
– At least twice a year for bituminous coal
– Quarterly when in use for wood

  • Always avoid storing fuel like logs next to a fire or stove as radiated heat can cause them to catch fire.
  • Make sure ash and embers are cold before you put them into the bin.
  • Use a fireguard to protect against flying sparks from hot embers.
  • Make sure you have smoke and carbon monoxide alarms fitted in your home.

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