Incident

Vehicle fire

Date
6.39am - 22 September 2023
Last updated
7.52am - 22 September 2023
Status
Closed
Incident type
Small
Location
Marwood
Attending station
Barnstaple

Fire Control received a report of a van on fire down a quiet lane. On arrival crews confirmed one abandoned van well alight and used the following equipment to extinguish the fire:

  • Two breathing apparatus
  • One hose reel jet
  • Hydraulic spreaders

The cause of the fire was believed to be accidental. The van is 100% damaged by fire.