Property fire

Fire Control received multiple reports regarding smoke issuing from a building. Crews from stations around Plymouth were mobilised and on arrival confirmed smoke issuing from the building and requested a further two appliances to assist. 

Crews are using the following equipment to extinguish the fire

• Four breathing apparatus
• Two hose reel jets
• One safety jet

This incident is still on going. Updates to follow.

Update 00:55am - This incident has now been sectorised. 

Update 01:03am - Crews have now requested a further four appliances to assist at the incident.

Update 01:35am - Crews have confirmed this is a fire in the basement of a commercial premises measuring 20M X 50M involving freezers. There are currently six breathing apparatus, three main jets, two safety jets, three thermal imaging cameras and positive pressure ventilation fans in use. 

Update at 04:05am - Crews are now returning from this incident, with one pump remaining as a watching brief. Throughout the incident the following equipment was used:

• One aerial ladder platform
• Hose reel jets
• Four main jets
• Four safety jets
• Five thermal image cameras 
• Two positive pressure ventilation fans
• Small tools

The premises were 50% damaged by fire and 100% damaged by smoke and heat. The cause is believed to be accidental. These are the final details.