Incident
Property fire
Date
4.46am - 12 April 2023
Last updated
11.36pm - 12 April 2023
Status
Closed
Incident type
Commercial / industrial
Location
Glastonbury
Attending station
Bridgwater
Glastonbury
Street
Wells
Two fire crews were sent to a report of a fire within the grounds of a scrapyard. On arrival they found a large fire involving scrap metal. A further fire engine and aerial ladder platform was requested.
This fire involved approximately 50 - 60 tonnes of scrap metal. The fire was extinguished using:
- 3 main jets
- 1 foam jet
The owner also assisted with his mechanical grabber. The cause of the fire was accidental.