Property fire:Domestic; TQ12 4; 31-Aug-2023 12:40:19 (https://www.dsfire.gov.uk/incidents/property-fire-2023-08-31-12-40)

Incident

Property fire

Date
12.40pm - 31 August 2023
Last updated
2.22pm - 31 August 2023
Status
Closed
Incident type
Domestic
Location
Newton Abbot
Attending station
Torquay
Newton Abbot

Three fire engines attended a domestic fire following a call to Control with the caller reporting a fire in the kitchen. Upon arrival the Incident Commander confirmed that there was a fire in the kitchen and that all persons were free and clear of the property. 

Throughout the incident crews used:

  • Two breathing apparatus
  • One hose reel jet
  • One safety jet
  • One positive pressure ventilation fan
  • Small tools
  • Casualty care equipment

 

The kitchen sustained 70% fire damage and 50% smoke damage. The cause is believed to be accidental. Two casualties were left in the hands of Ambulance personnel.


Source URL: https://www.dsfire.gov.uk/incidents/property-fire-2023-08-31-12-40

List of links present in page
  1. https://www.dsfire.gov.uk/incidents/property-fire-2023-08-31-12-40
  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