Luxembourg

Chimney fire in Howald

Chilly residents who attempted to warm their home with a real fire ended up out in the cold when the flames got out of hand, setting fire to the chimney.

14.03.2012

Chilly residents who attempted to warm their home with a real fire ended up out in the cold when the flames got out of hand, setting fire to the chimney.

The resident living above the Su-Chow Oriental restaurant, in route de Thionville, Howald, reported the out-of-control fire to emergency services at around noon on Tuesday.

A 12-strong team of firefighters from Hesperange was at the scene where it removed the burning embers and evacuated the smoke. The fire caused a small amount of material damage.

Police were also at the scene, controlling traffic on the busy thoroughfare.