Chimney fire damages Prince George home

PRINCE GEORGE COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) -- A Prince George County home was damaged by a chimney fire Wednesday evening. The evening of Wednesday, Jan. 22, Prince George Fire and EMS responded to the 6400 block of Thweatt Drive for report of a chimney fire. Firefighters arrived at the scene and saw smoke coming from the home. A chimney fire in Prince George County on Jan. 22. (Photo: Prince George County Fire & EMS)A chimney fire in Prince George County on Jan. 22. (Photo: Prince George County Fire & EMS)A chimney fire in Prince George County on Jan. 22. (Photo: Prince George County Fire & EMS)A chimney fire in Prince George County on Jan. 22. (Photo: Prince George County Fire & EMS) According to fire officials, crews were able to locate the fire quickly. They found that it extended from the wall to the floor around the chimney. The fire was soon put out and there were no reported injuries. A spokesperson for Prince George County Fire and EMS told 8News that no one was displaced by the fire's damage. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Prince George County Fire and EMS shared an important reminder to regularly clean your chimneys and have them inspected. This can prevent dangerous buildup and minimize the risk of fires in your home.