Property fire

Fire control received several calls from the occupants of a property at the above location reporting a fire. 3 fire appliances and a fire officer were mobilised immediately. Once crews were in attendance they quickly confirmed that there was a fire involving an electrical unit in the basement and requested the attendance of the police, the electricity board and a further two pumps for carbon dioxide fire extinguishers. Shortly after this, another assistance message was received by fire control for another two appliances taking the total appliances required to 7.

Firefighters have confirmed that the fire has now affected the neighbouring property as well as the original property and have sectorised this incident for better incident management using 2 hose reel jets, 2 safety jets, and carbon dioxide extinguishers. Due to the volume of personnel required and breathing apparatus being used at this incident, a further 2 pumps were requested bringing the total to 9.

Update 07:12 - A multi agency meeting was conducted on scene and power has been isolated to the street by national grid to assist fire crews in extinguishing the fire.

Update 07:58 - This incident is now being scaled down slowly and releasing appliances. Some sectors have been discontinued as they are no longer required. Fire investigation is now being started.

Update 08:29 - Fire has now been extinguished and breathing apparatus has been discontinued. Another multi agency meeting is taking place with fire, police, ambulance, and utility services to bring this incident to a close.