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.
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.
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