Due to the energy crisis in Europe, a huge demand for chimney sweeps

And immediately, interest in alternative heat sources grew - for example, fireplaces. Simon Hayes, who works as a chimney sweeper in the UK, says he has never had as many orders in his life as he does today.

The last week the phone hasn't stopped ringing," Simon told The Telegraph.

His colleague Norbert Skrobek from Germany confirms that many people in Berlin are switching from gas to coal and wood for heating their homes. He does not remember such a stir in his entire career as a chimney sweep.

Interestingly, chimney sweeps in many countries continue to walk around in working “uniform,” which has not changed since the 19th century. In Germany, it is a black jacket with copper buttons and a top hat. In total, about 21 thousand chimney sweeps work in Germany. In addition to their direct duties, today, chimney sweeps measure emissions of harmful substances into the atmosphere, advise on energy saving, and check the health of the heating system.

In Ukraine, in Lviv, many old houses, fireplaces, and stoves have survived to this day, which, perhaps, Lviv residents will also use this winter.