Firefighters Extinguish Chimney Fire at Andorra Chalet
Firefighters from Santa Coloma station responded to a soot-ignited blaze on the wooden roof, containing damage to the property after a 6pm alert.
Key Points
- Alert at 6pm; three Santa Coloma crews arrived before 6:45pm.
- Soot ignition from poor combustion sparked flames on wooden roof.
- No injuries; occupants assessed and needed no treatment.
- Damage confined to property; investigations ongoing.
Firefighters and police extinguished a chimney fire at a chalet on Carrer de la Grella in Andorra la Vella, near Sant Ermengol, on Thursday evening.
The alert came in shortly after 6pm, with three crews from the Santa Coloma station responding just before 6:45pm. They tackled a small blaze sparked by soot ignition in the chimney, caused by poor combustion that sent a stray spark to the wooden roof, the shift commander reported. Crews confirmed flames on the roof structure and conducted checks to prevent any spread.
No one was hurt. Emergency services assessed the two occupants on site, finding they required no additional treatment. Damage was limited to the property.
The shift commander noted the crews put out "a bit of fire caused by soot" and inspected the wooden roof. Initial investigations point to chimney malfunction, with no other factors identified. Probes remain ongoing.
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