Incident
Vehicle fire
Date
8.51pm - 09 November 2022
Last updated
1.26pm - 14 November 2022
Status
Closed
Incident type
Small
Location
Tiverton
Attending station
Bampton
Fire control received a call from a passerby to a vehicle on fire in a lay-by near to Barton Hill between Tiverton and Bampton..
Fire control mobilised 1 fire appliance from Bampton Fire station.
Once crews on scene they confirmed 1 vehicle was well alight but already severely damaged. Crews were extinguishing using 1 hose reel jet and small tools.
Final update - crews confirmed 1 van severely damaged by fire. Crews used 1 hose reel jet and small tools. Crews made the vehicle safe. Police have also been requested due to the incident being deemed as deliberate.