A PROPERTY in Crewkerne, Somerset has been “totally destroyed” by a serious fire on the morning of Sunday, January 12.
Fire control from Devon and Somerset fire and rescue services received several 999 calls reporting a caravan on fire in a driveway at around 1.40am.
Two fire engines were initially sent, along with crews from Yeovil, Chard, Crewkerne and Martock stations, however further calls were stating that the fire was starting to spread to the roof of a property.
A further fire engine and aerial ladder platform was also sent.
Once crews arrived on scene, they confirmed the caravan was “well alight” and it had also spread to the garage and the roof space of a bungalow.
Attending crews requested further assistance, so another two fire engines were sent (a total of five engines attended the fire).
After the arrival of the final two engines crews from the attending stations successfully extinguished the fire using:
- Nine breathing apparatus
- Three hose reel jets
- Two main jets
- Two thermal image cameras
The caravan was “totally destroyed” by the fire, along with three motor vehicles, a garage and the bungalow.
Two people suffered from smoke inhalation and were treated on scene by paramedics.
The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.
Share