Chimney fire Picture: Shaftesbury Fire Station
It's Chimney Fire Safety Week and the fire service is urging people to get their chimney swept before the winter.
Chimney Fire Safety Week was introduced in 2009.
The aim of Chimney Fire Safety Week is to reduce instances of chimney fires through raising awareness of safe chimney use, including the importance of ensuring that chimneys are swept regularly, are clean and appropriate quality fuel is used.
A spokesperson for the fire service in Dorset said: "Although it might not feel like it, summer is on its way out.
"Here's your reminder to get your chimney swept before the colder weather sweeps in so you’re ready for those cosy nights by the fire."
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