Vehicle fire

We are currently dealing with a large lorry fire. Crews from Taunton and Bridgwater are in attendance. The lorry is carrying recyclable electrical items and is well alight.

Crews are currently tackling the fire using:

• Main Jets
• Aerial Ladder Platform

Crews have advised local residents to keep all doors and windows closed until further notice, due to the smoke and smell from the incident.

Update 06:15

Crews are still in attendance and will be for some time. Police are also in attendance assisting with cordoning off the area, due to concerns about overhead power lines close to proximity of the fire.

Final update 16:04hrs

This was a fire involving one large commercial trailer in a private yard.  The contents of the trailer were completely destroyed by fire.  The fire was extinguished using 3 breathing apparatus wearers, 2 covering jets, 2 attack jets, small tools, short extension ladders, thermal imaging camera and a telehandler. Duty of care for the incident has been left with an on site responsible person.