At just before 4am this morning, a total of 15 fire appliances from Bideford, Barnstaple, Hartland, Ilfracombe, Hatherleigh, Holsworthy, South Molton, Appledore, Torrington, and Honiton were mobilised to a thatched property on fire at Horns Cross, Bideford. Fire crews have managed to control the fire and prevent the spread to the adjoining properties.
The A39 is closed at this time.
Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue report "Crews arrived at the scene and confirmed one thatched property was well alight. Crews got to work using two hose reel jets, two covering jets,...
Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, a day when traditionally chocolate, flowers and gifts are exchanged between loved ones. Maybe you’re planning a romantic candlelit meal at home?
Without wishing to put out the fire of passion, Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service would like to remind you of some fire safety tips in the home. With 57% per cent of fires starting in the kitchen during 2012, it is all too easy to get distracted when cooking your loved one a special meal, especially after a drink.
Rather than ruining a romantic moment, keep the fire safety tips...
As the weather gets colder over the weekend, Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service reminds you to stay safe as well as warm in your home.
There is nothing like a cosy open fire or the added warmth of an electric blanket, but these and other winter must-haves can bring an increased risk of fire into the home.
Check that all your winter essentials are fire-safe and remember a smoke alarm is the single most important piece of safety equipment in any home. Remember to test your smoke alarm on a regular basis as working smoke alarms save lives.
Fire crews received a phone call on Wednesday evening from the resident of a property in Gibson Close, Exmouth, whose kitchen was on fire.
The smoke alarm was sounding and there was smoke within the property.
Two fire appliances from Exmouth were mobilised. On arrival crews found a fire within the ground floor kitchen area. One elderly woman was led to safety by fire crews.
Crews extinguished the fire using two breathing apparatus wearers, one hose reel jet and ventilated the property using a positive pressure ventilation fan.
With the New Year underway, Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service are asking people to make one of their resolutions in 2013 to check that their smoke alarms are up to date and are in the right place to protect their home.
A spokesperson said "Many people see January as an opportunity for a fresh start, and safety should be no exception. So this month we are encouraging everyone to make sure they have enough working smoke alarms in their home."
A smoke alarm can give someone the few extra seconds they need to escape in a fire. But while the majority of homes across...
Three fire appliances from Crediton and North Tawton were mobilised to a report of an outbuilding involving a fish smoker on Bow High Street, Crediton.
Upon arrival crews found a small fire involving contents of a two storey outbuilding.
They donned breathing apparatus and a hose reel jet to extinguish the fire.
The cause of the fire was accidental and was caused by a fish smoker catching a wooden bench on fire. There was 10 per cent fire and smoke damage and the fire was extinguished using two BA and one hose reel jet.
On the morning of 22nd December, Devon & Somerset fire crews attended the following flooding incidents:
1.41 Bretonside, Plymouth 1.57 two people in vehicle pushed to safety, Heybrook Bay, Plymouth 2.18 Colebrook inn, Colebrook Road, Colebrook, Plympton 2.39 Vicarage Lane, West Alvington, Kingsbridge 2.46 Rosewood Close, Goosewell, Plymstock 2.50 Stray Park, Yealmpton 3.03 Charles Street, Dartmouth 3.08 Coleridge Lane Cottages, Chilington, Kingsbridge 3.11 Newnham, Plympton 3.20 Bickleigh, Plymouth 3.28 Movice Street, Devonport, Plymouth 3.30 two men rescued from a car, Haye...
There are problems on the A38 tonight. There are reports of heavy traffic queuing on the A38 northbound in Buckfastleigh at Lower Dean Junction, because of an accident involving overturned vehicle. Lane now open again. Fire & Rescue crews have confirmed that one vehicle was involved in a traffic collision, with a car in a field. Two occupants have been released from the vehicle by the fire service personnel and taken to hospital via land ambulance.
Meanwhile, there are (unconfirmed) reports of a further overturned vehicle eastbound on the A38 with slow traffic at Heathfield...
The Fire Service was called to a report of a car on fire at the Magdalen Street car park at the junction of Western Way and South Steet in Exeter city centre.
A fire engine from Danes Castle was sent to the incident, where crews extinguished the ca using foam and two sets of breathing apparatus. The car was severely damaged by fire and a further six vehicles were also damaged but nobody was hurt in the incident.
