Incident

Property fire

Date
2.25am - 27 September 2021
Last updated
11.56am - 04 April 2022
Status
Closed
Incident type
Agricultural
Location
Ermington
Attending station
Chulmleigh
Holsworthy
Buckfastleigh
Kingsbridge
Moretonhampstead
Totnes
Plympton
Camels Head
Crownhill
Greenbank
Plymstock
Bere Alston
Yelverton
Wiveliscombe

Calls were received reporting a large barn fire near Yealmpton. 

This affected two barns containing hay and barley. At its height, eight fire engines were on site with Firefighters working to bring the fire under control and stop and further spread. 

Equipment used:

  • Main Jets
  • Compressed Air Foam
  • Breathing Apparatus
  • Light Portable Pump

The contents of the barn are being left to burn, however the Fire Service are remaining on site with reduced crews to monitor until it is deemed safe for crews to return.