FIRE crews have urged home owners to have chimneys and flues cleaned regularly after a chimney fire at a home in Wareham.
A Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue crew from Poole was called to the domestic property in Mill Lane just before 2.30pm yesterday.
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A spokesman said: "A clean chimney can help prevent fires and structural damage to your property.
"Regular cleaning of your chimney or flue will eliminate the build-up of soot and clear obstructions such as bird or animal nests, leaves and debris."
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