Vehicle fire:Large; Somewhere in PL7 2; 10-May-2024 17:35:02 (https://www.dsfire.gov.uk/incidents/vehicle-fire-2024-05-10-17-35)

Incident

Vehicle fire

Date
5.35pm - 10 May 2024
Last updated
7.07pm - 10 May 2024
Status
Closed
Incident type
Large
Location
Plympton Erle
Attending station
Plympton
Camels Head
Crownhill
Greenbank

Three fire engines and a water bowser were mobilised following multiple calls reporting a bus on fire. Upon arrival crews confirmed that the bus was well alight.

During the incident crews used:

  • Two breathing apparatus
  • One hose reel jet
  • One thermal image camera

The final details are that the bus sustained 25% fire damage and 100% smoke damage. The cause is believed to be accidental.


Source URL: https://www.dsfire.gov.uk/incidents/vehicle-fire-2024-05-10-17-35

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  1. https://www.dsfire.gov.uk/incidents/vehicle-fire-2024-05-10-17-35
  2. https://www.dsfire.gov.uk/safety/on-the-road/car-and-vehicle-fires