Incident
Vehicle fire
Date
6.37am - 25 November 2024
Last updated
8.26am - 25 November 2024
Status
Closed
Incident type
Small
Location
Ugborough
Attending station
Crownhill
Ivybridge
Fire Control received multiple reports of a vehicle on fire on the A38 heading East. Crews from Ivybridge and Crownhill were mobilised and confirmed that there was smoke and flames issuing on arrival. Crews used the following equipment to extinguish the fire:
- One hose reel jet
- Two breathing apparatus
- One thermal imaging camera
- Road cones
Crews closed the slow lane of the carriageway for safety whilst extinguishing the fire. The fire is now believed to be out. The cause is believed to be accidental.