*UPDATE* ALNWICK/HALDIMAND FIRE DEPARTMENT ON SCENE OF A CHIMNEY FIRE

Alnwick/Haldimand Fire Department were successful in quickly extinguishing a chimney fire on Rolling Banks Rd near Little Germany before it spread throughout the home.

Upon arrival, crews were met with heavy smoke throughout the home.

As previously mentioned, a neighbour to the residence told Northumberland County Breaking News Feed that the occupants had just recently moved into the home.

All occupants were able to escape the home without injury.

Firefighters were able to find two family pets, and reunite them with there family without injury.

One crew remains on scene for fire watch to ensure that hot spots don’t ignite.