Incident
Vehicle fire
Date
2.42pm - 22 February 2025
Last updated
3.56pm - 22 February 2025
Status
Closed
Incident type
Small
Location
Pawlett
Attending station
Bridgwater
Fire Control received multiple calls reporting a vehicle on fire on the A38 in Puriton and immediately mobilised the on-duty crew from Bridgwater.
Shortly after booking in attendance, crew confirmed the vehicle was well alight and got to work using 2x breathing apparatus and 1x hose reel jet to extinguish the fire.
Unfortunately, the vehicle sustained approximately 80% fire damage. The cause of the fire is to be accidental.