Incident
Property fire
Date
12.40pm - 31 August 2023
Last updated
2.22pm - 31 August 2023
Status
Closed
Incident type
Domestic
Location
Newton Abbot
Attending station
Torquay
Newton Abbot
Three fire engines attended a domestic fire following a call to Control with the caller reporting a fire in the kitchen. Upon arrival the Incident Commander confirmed that there was a fire in the kitchen and that all persons were free and clear of the property.
Throughout the incident crews used:
- Two breathing apparatus
- One hose reel jet
- One safety jet
- One positive pressure ventilation fan
- Small tools
- Casualty care equipment
The kitchen sustained 70% fire damage and 50% smoke damage. The cause is believed to be accidental. Two casualties were left in the hands of Ambulance personnel.