Property fire

Fire control received several calls reporting an outbuilding on fire at a commercial property. Two fire engines were initially sent, however on arrival crews confirmed this building was well alight and requested further assistance. A further 3 fire engines (5 in total), a water bowser and an aerial ladder platform were sent.

This fire is confirmed in a commercial garage used as a workshop. 

Update 13:00

The incident is being scaled down to 2 fire engines, who are damping down hotspots of fire. Final details of this incident will be added shortly.

Final update 14:30

The fire has now been extinguished. This was a single storey building used as a commercial garage. The fire was in an external tyre storage area, which spread slightly to main building. The fire was extinguished using:

• 2 Jets
• 1 Hose reel jet
• 3 Thermal image cameras
• 3 Gas monitors

The cause of the fire was accidental.