Wood burner sparks 999 alert

Crews from Hastings, The Ridge and Battle fire stations were called to a house at Kent Street, Sedlescombe, just before 8.30pm last night (November 3).

The caller reported that a fire had become out of control in a log burner.

The blaze then spread to the roof.

Despite fears that there were people inside the property, everyone was accounted for.

East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service has issued some top safety tips to residents with wood burners and open fires as the temperature drops.

* Keep chimneys and flues clean and well maintained

* Be careful when using open fires to keep warm. Make sure you always use a fire guard to protect against flying sparks from hot embers

* Ensure the fire is extinguished before going to bed or leaving the house

* Ensure good quality fuel is used

* Never interrupt the air supply by blocking air vents or air bricks

* Do not overfill a fire grate in case coals fall out.

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