Incident
Property fire
Date
5.46pm - 30 October 2021
Last updated
11.00am - 23 November 2021
Status
Closed
Incident type
Commercial / industrial
Location
Berrynarbor
Attending station
Barnstaple
Ilfracombe
Appledore
Bideford
Braunton
Lynton
South Molton
Woolacombe
Honiton
Witheridge
Following reports of a fire believed to have started in the swimming pool area, Control mobilised local fire engines. Upon arrival confirmed flames were issuing, requesting further appliances to attend. At the height of the incident a total of eight fire engines along with a water bowser and aerial ladder platform were in attendance.
In use throughout the duration of the incident were:
- A light portable pump
- Two breathing apparatus
- Main jets
- Thermal image camera
The on-site pool was also used as a water supply.
Final details are that there was 100% fire damage to the pool and sauna area, along with 50% smoke damage to the toilets and changing rooms. The cause is still under investigation.