Firefighters were called out to a pub roof fire in Oxfordshire this weekend.
The incident happened on Sunday afternoon (October 20) at 12:32pm as fire crews from Witney Fire Station dealt with a fire on the roof of The Bull Inn on Sheep Street in Charlbury.
Firefighters were supported by a hydraulic platform from Rewley Road Fire Station while dealing with a fire close to the watering hole’s chimney.
A spokesperson for Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue said: “Although the chimney itself was not involved the fire did involve insulation materials around a fan unit on the top.
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“However, this is a good reminder for everyone that with the weather turning and clocks soon going back to make sure if you have an open fire in your home to get it professionally checked and swept.
“The crews would like to thank the staff at The Bull Inn for their hospitality whilst we dealt with the incident.”
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