Marion Stillwell (left) and Florence Holeman were poisoned to death
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The deaths of a woman and her elderly mother from carbon monoxide poisoning have led to warnings that people should check their chimneys.
Police called to a house in Tunbridge Wells on Thursday found the bodies of the women, Florence Holeman, aged 98 and Marion Stillwell, aged 61.
Det Sgt Andrea Richards said debris had built up in the chimney and there was no ventilation in the room.
Police said the pair had not been seen for two days before they were found.
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Chimneys should be swept every year
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She said the deaths were not being treated as suspicious.
Martin Glynn, president of the National Association of Chimney Sweeps, said: "It is mind-boggling to think that just one shovel of soot not being moved can mean that people die.
"People don't always realise that any fossil fuel can cause carbon monoxide poisoning.
"That's why it's really important to understand what maintenance your system needs and make sure you follow the instructions carefully."
He added: "Chimneys should be swept every year."
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