Chimney fire – Weston Colville - South Cambs

07/11/2026 7.38AM

At 7.38am on Saturday (7) a crew from Cambridge, along with a crew from Haverhill in Suffolk, were called to a fire on The Green in Weston Colville.

Firefighters arrived to find a fire involving a chimney in a house and extinguished it using hose reels and chimney rods. They returned to their stations by 11am.

The cause of the fire was accidental.

A fire service spokesman said: “Please ensure that you get your chimney swept and brick work inspected regularly, at least once a year. The debris buildup in the flue can be set alight when heating the home, which could cause a significant fire. Regular chimney maintenance will help prevent this from happening.

“Now the cold weather has arrived, it is important to get your chimney swept before lighting it for the first time.”