Chimney Fire in New London
 
By Secretary Bill Wohl
February 16, 2019
 

Crews from the West Grove Fire Company were in the village of New London for a reported chimney fire on Valentine's Day evening.

Located at a residence along Route 896, WGFC units reported a moderate smoke condition on the first floor and basement on arrival. The source of the smoke was a wood-burning stove in a finished basement which wasn't venting the smoke properly.

The interior crew from Engine 22-2, from the New London Station, emptied the burning wood in the stove, while the crew from Ladder 22, from the West Grove station, removed the chimney cap to examine the chimney pipe. The wall around the stove and stove piping were also inspected, and crews helped to clear smoke from the residence.

Tanker 22 and Ambulance 22-1 also responded.
 
Units: Engine 22-2, Ladder 22, Tanker 22, Ambulance 22-1
 
Ladder 22 crew work to remove the chimney cap to inspect the chimney pipe.
Ladder 22 crew work to remove the chimney cap to inspect the chimney pipe.
Regular cleaning of chimney systems assures a safe operation.
Regular cleaning of chimney systems assures a safe operation.
 
Crews from the WGFC work at the scene of a chimney/smoke in the dwelling call on Valentines Day evening in New London.
Crews from the WGFC work at the scene of a chimney/smoke in the dwelling call on Valentines Day evening in New London.