Incident
Property fire
Date
2.14pm - 11 December 2024
Last updated
11.36pm - 11 December 2024
Status
Closed
Incident type
Domestic
Location
Tintinhull
Attending station
Martock
Fire Control mobilised fire engines from Martock and Crewkerne to a report of a kitchen fire in the Tintinhull area.
Shortly after Martock appliances booked in attendance at incident, a message was received that no further resources are required and crew from Crewkerne was stood down.
After liaising with the occupant and carrying out investigations, the fire was out on arrival and was caused by food that was contained in a microwave. Crew used 2x thermal image cameras and 2x gas detectors for this incident and gave the occupant fire safety advice.
The cause of the fire was accidental.