Incident
Property fire
Date
8.53pm - 23 January 2024
Last updated
8.22am - 24 January 2024
Status
Closed
Incident type
Domestic
Location
Collaton St. Mary
Attending station
Torquay
Paignton
Brixham
Fire control received multiple calls to a Domestic fire in Hollyhock way, Paignton. 1 Fire engine from Torquay, 1 Aerial platform ladder from Torquay, 2 Fire engines from Paignton, 1 Fire engine from Brixham attended the incident alongside officers.
On arrival crews confirmed that smoke and flames were issuing but all persons were accounted for.
Crews got to work with 4 breathing apparatus, 3 jets, ladders, small tools, thermal imaging camera, the gas and electric has been isolated and crews are utilising water from a local hydrant.
Crews successfully extinguished the fire which unfortunately caused extensive damage to the top floor of a 3 storey property.
The cause of the fire is believed to be accidental.