Crime & Safety
Brookfield Chimney Fire Extinguished
The weekend fire was noticed by someone passing by a house.
BROOKFIELD, CT — A chimney fire was extinguished by firefighters Saturday in Brookfield.
A passerby noticed a possible fire on Obtuse Road South and firefighters were dispatched at 8:48 p.m., according to the Brookfield Volunteer Fire Company.
Engine 1 and 5 from headquarters and Engine 22 from Candlewood responded to the scene.
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The fire company reminds residents to clean chimneys at least once a year and more if a fireplace, wood or pellet stove is used frequently.
Image via Brookfield Volunteer Fire Company Facebook
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