Wiltshire Homes Among Most at Risk of Chimney Fires Here's Why

Wiltshire homes among most at risk of chimney fires here's why

Homes in Dorset and Wiltshire recorded the second-highest incidence of chimney fires in England, according to new government statistics.

England’s chimney fire hotspots revealed as new data prompts urgent safety advice

HETAS has reported that Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service responded to 181 chimney fires between April 2024 and March 2025.

Devon and Somerset have the highest number of chimney fires in England

Devon and Somerset, Dorset and Wiltshire, Hereford and Worcester, North Yorkshire, and Norfolk are the top counties in England with the most chimney fires  Nearly 1 in 10 UK wood-burning stove owners leave it two or more years to sweep their chimney or never get it swept at all, increasing their risk of a chimney fire A fifth of UK wood-burning stove owners have either never serviced their appliance or are unsure if they have.   New Government d…