Vehicle fire:Small; EX20 2; 03-Mar-2023 04:54:00 (https://www.dsfire.gov.uk/incidents/vehicle-fire-2023-03-03-04-54)

Incident

Vehicle fire

Date
4.54am - 03 March 2023
Last updated
8.06am - 03 March 2023
Status
Closed
Incident type
Small
Location
South Tawton
Attending station
Okehampton

Fire Control received multiple reports stating a car fire on the highway. Crews from Okehampton were mobilised and confirmed one vehicle was well alight. 

The following equipment was used to extinguish the fire:

  • Two breathing apparatus
  • One hose reel jet

Crews confirmed the vehicle was 100% damaged by fire along with two further vehicles obtaining minor fire damage. 

The cause was believed to be accidental. 


Source URL: https://www.dsfire.gov.uk/incidents/vehicle-fire-2023-03-03-04-54

List of links present in page
  1. https://www.dsfire.gov.uk/incidents/vehicle-fire-2023-03-03-04-54
  2. https://www.dsfire.gov.uk/safety/on-the-road/car-and-vehicle-fires
  3. https://www.dsfire.gov.uk/safety/outdoors/top-causes-rescues-and-how-avoid-them