Firefighters Douse Chimney Fire In Westport

WESTPORT, CT — Firefighters extinguished a chimney fire at a home on Norwalk Avenue in Westport at about 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, and no injuries were reported, according to Westport Assistant Fire Chief Matthew Cohen.

"Upon arrival, Engine 4 reported smoke coming from around the area near the top of the chimney," Cohen said. "Units entered the house and searched for fire extension. The remaining fire in the fireplace was extinguished and the burnt material was removed from the home."

From an aerial viewpoint, firefighters "found that there was active fire in the void space around the flue pipe in a wood and stone veneer chimney."

Additional firefighters then checked each floor for fire while a hole was cut around the chimney cap to access the void spaces and douse the blaze.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

"Westport Fire would like to remind homeowners to ensure that they have their chimneys serviced and cleaned on a regular basis by a qualified technician," Cohen said.