Fire Crews have had to deal with a blaze in Northwich

There are calls for residents to check chimneys for blockages – after a blaze in Northwich.

Shortly before 1.30pm on Tuesday, firefighters were called to reports of a chimney fire at a house on London Road in Davenham.

Crews attended the scene and found the incident involved a log burning fire. 

Firefighters from Winsford and Northwich used a roof ladder and height safety equipment to examine the chimney from above and discovered a blockage.

Firefighters quickly cleared the blockage allowing the smoke to clear. 

The team were in attendance at the scene for approximately one hour.