Property fire

2 occupants at a property in Beacon Avenue in Exeter had a lucky escape after a wash basket, accidentally left on top of a cooker hob, caught fire. Crews from both of our Exeter fire stations, Danes Castle and Middlemoor, were mobilised and were on scene within mins of the initial call. 

2 firefighters in breathing apparatus entered the property with a hose reel jet to locate and extinguish the fire and the incident was brought under control at 0100hrs. The contents of the wash basket were emptied into the sink and extinguished. Both occupants suffering from slight smoke inhalation, were treated on scene and checked over by paramedics but did not go to hospital. Damage was confined to the contents and wash basket only and once crews made the scene safe and ventilated the property, left duty of care with the owners.