Chimney Fire Extinguished at Andorra la Vella Chalet
Firefighters quickly put out a small soot-ignited blaze in a chimney at a chalet on Carrer de la Grella, preventing spread to the wooden roof.
Key Points
- Fire reported just before 6:45pm Thursday at chalet near Sant Ermengol.
- Soot ignition from poor combustion sparked flames in chimney.
- Crews inspected and protected wooden roof; fire contained.
- No injuries; occupants checked on-site, investigations ongoing.
Firefighters and police responded to a chimney fire at a chalet on Carrer de la Grella in Andorra la Vella, near Sant Ermengol, after an alert just before 6:45pm on Thursday.
Three fire crews from the Santa Coloma station attended the scene, extinguishing a small blaze caused by soot ignition in the chimney and inspecting the wooden roof, according to the shift commander. Poor combustion produced a stray spark that ignited flames on the structure, initial checks confirmed.
No injuries occurred. The two occupants received on-site checks from emergency services but needed no further care. Damage remained confined to the building, with the fire prevented from spreading.
Investigations continue to focus on chimney malfunction as the origin, with no other causes identified.
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