Vehicle fire:Small; TQ4 7; 01-Nov-2024 16:30:39 (https://www.dsfire.gov.uk/incidents/vehicle-fire-2024-11-01-16-30)

Incident

Vehicle fire

Date
4.30pm - 01 November 2024
Last updated
3.37am - 02 November 2024
Status
Closed
Incident type
Small
Location
Goodrington with Roselands
Attending station
Torquay

Fire Control received multiple calls reporting a car on fire in the road near to Lancaster Drive in Paignton earlier today. 

Upon arrival, fire crews were able to confirm 1 x Mini Cooper well alight on the public highway and the fire had affected two neighbouring vehicles parked next to this vehicle. 

The fire was extinguished using 2 x breathing apparatus, 2 x hose reel jets, 1 x thermal imaging camera and unfortunately was 100% damaged by the fire. The neighbouring vehicles were 10% damaged by the fire. 

Cause of this fire is believed to be accidental. 


Source URL: https://www.dsfire.gov.uk/incidents/vehicle-fire-2024-11-01-16-30

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  2. https://www.dsfire.gov.uk/safety/on-the-road/car-and-vehicle-fires
  3. https://www.dsfire.gov.uk/about-us/how-we-respond-to-emergency-calls