Property fire:Derelict building; EX4 0; 09-Apr-2024 01:05:19 (https://www.dsfire.gov.uk/incidents/property-fire-2024-04-09-01-05)

Incident

Property fire

Date
1.05am - 09 April 2024
Last updated
2.47pm - 12 April 2024
Status
Closed
Incident type
Derelict building
Location
Poltimore
Attending station
Torquay
Danes Castle
Crediton
Cullompton
Honiton
Ottery St Mary
Sidmouth
Ivybridge
Middlemoor
Bridgwater

Fire control received several 999 calls reporting a fire in a derelict property just outside of Exeter. Two Fire Engines were initially sent, however information gained from other callers, fire control mobilised a third Fire Engine. On arrival crews confirmed this derelict property was fully involved in fire and requested a further three Fire Engines (six in total), two Aerial Ladder Platforms and two Water Bowsers. Crews have been using multiple jets to extinguish the fire. 

We are still currently on scene, although we have reduce down to two Fire Engines and one Aerial Ladder Platform. Police are also in attendance assisting with the incident.

Update - crews continue to revisit the scene to dampen down hotspots


Source URL: https://www.dsfire.gov.uk/incidents/property-fire-2024-04-09-01-05

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  1. https://www.dsfire.gov.uk/incidents/property-fire-2024-04-09-01-05
  2. https://www.dsfire.gov.uk/safety/businesses/arson
  3. https://www.dsfire.gov.uk/safety/businesses/heritage-buildings