Apparently some of the “Bridget Jones’ Diary” actress’ neighbors were worried when they smelled smoke. So they did the natural thing, and called the FDNY.
A source told press, "A truckload of fire-fighters arrived at Renee’s apartment. They came and put out the contained fire in her fireplace. It seemed very unnecessary, but maybe because it is so early in the season, the neighbor was concerned."
Source: Celebrity-Gossip