Property fire:Domestic; PL1 4; 07-Feb-2023 20:36:16 (https://www.dsfire.gov.uk/incidents/property-fire-2023-02-07-20-36)

Incident

Property fire

Date
8.36pm - 07 February 2023
Last updated
3.21pm - 08 February 2023
Status
Closed
Incident type
Domestic
Location
Devonport
Attending station
Camels Head
Crownhill
Greenbank
Plymstock
Clyst St George

Two fire appliances from Greenbank and Camels Head were mobilised to reports of a living room on fire. On arrival they requested a further 2 appliances which came from Crownhill and Plymstock as it was believed there were persons still in the property. 

The 2 storey terraced property measuring 5m by 8m had a fire on the first floor. 2 person removed themselves from the property just prior to fire service arrival and therefore all persons were now accounted for. Crews were using 4 breathing apparatus sets, 2 hose reel jets and a thermal imaging camera. Ambulance were also in attendance. 

A fire investigation officer was also mobilised to the incident and they are still investigating the cause.

In total there were 3 seats of fire, 1 on the ground floor and 2 on the first floor. One female was treated for smoke inhalation and taken to hospital by ambulance crews. A positive pressure ventilation fan was also used to ventilate the property. 

 


Source URL: https://www.dsfire.gov.uk/incidents/property-fire-2023-02-07-20-36

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  1. https://www.dsfire.gov.uk/incidents/property-fire-2023-02-07-20-36
  2. https://www.dsfire.gov.uk/safety/home/if-you-have-a-fire
  3. https://www.dsfire.gov.uk/safety/home/smoke-alarms
  4. https://www.dsfire.gov.uk/safety/home/top-ways-reduce-your-risk-having-fire-home