Property fire:Domestic; EX39 4; 31-Dec-2021 10:08:53 (https://www.dsfire.gov.uk/incidents/property-fire-111)

Incident

Property fire

Date
10.08am - 31 December 2021
Last updated
3.18pm - 31 December 2021
Status
Closed
Incident type
Domestic
Location
Bideford
Attending station
Bideford
Torrington

Three Fire engines were immediately mobilised following a call to Control whereby the caller reported a fire in the kitchen.

Upon arrival crews confirmed that flames and smoke were issuing.

Crews used the following equipment to extinguish the fire:

  • Two Breathing Apparatus
  • Hose Reel Jet
  • Safety Jet
  • Positive Pressure Ventilation Fan
  • Small Tools
  • Thermal Image Camera

Approximately 30% of the property was damaged by smoke. Crews treated one person for smoke inhalation.

Cause of the fire was believed to be accidental.


Source URL: https://www.dsfire.gov.uk/incidents/property-fire-111

List of links present in page
  1. https://www.dsfire.gov.uk/incidents/property-fire-111
  2. https://www.dsfire.gov.uk/safety/home/if-you-have-a-fire
  3. https://www.dsfire.gov.uk/safety/home/smoke-alarms