Vehicle fire:Small; EX2 5; 15-May-2023 16:08:21 (https://www.dsfire.gov.uk/incidents/vehicle-fire-2023-05-15-16-08)

Incident

Vehicle fire

Date
4.08pm - 15 May 2023
Last updated
5.02pm - 15 May 2023
Status
Closed
Incident type
Small
Location
St. Loyes
Attending station
Middlemoor

1 Fire engine from Middlemoor Exeter was sent to reports of a fire involving a vehicle.

On arrival, crews confirmed there to be a fire within the engine compartment.  All persons were free and clear of the incident.

The fire was extinguished using 1 breathing apparatus wearer, 1 hose reel jet, small tools and a thermal imaging camera.

The vehicle sustained fire damage to the engine compartment and duty of care was left with the owner of the vehicle.

The cause was accidental.


Source URL: https://www.dsfire.gov.uk/incidents/vehicle-fire-2023-05-15-16-08

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  1. https://www.dsfire.gov.uk/incidents/vehicle-fire-2023-05-15-16-08
  2. https://www.dsfire.gov.uk/safety/on-the-road/car-and-vehicle-fires
  3. https://www.dsfire.gov.uk/about-us/how-we-respond-to-emergency-calls