News in Wells

Date: 21.03.2019
Time: 03:45
Location: Moffats Drive, South Horrington, Wells

One fire appliance from Wells was sent to a vehicle on fire, called in by a number of local residents. Crews arrived on scene and confirmed the vehicle well alight. Crews got to work with one firefighter in breathing apparatus and one hose reel jet to put the fire out.
A second appliance was requested for water, with the second appliance from Wells being sent.
Crews damped down the fire and used a thermal imaging camera to check for hot spots. The cause of the fire was deemed as accidental. 

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Date: 03.03.2019
Time: 18:04
Location: Shaftgate Avenue, Shepton Mallet

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service received a call from a member of the public that there was a fire in the bedroom of her property.

On arrival, the Incident Commander confirmed that there was a fire in the bedroom of the property and requested the attendance of another appliance which came from Street.

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Date: 28.02.2019
Time: 19:50
Location: Compton Bishop, Axbridge.

The Fire Service were called to reports of a heathland fire at the above location. Fire control mobilised one fire appliance from Cheddar, one fire appliance from Winscombe, one 4 by 4 pumping vehicle from Burnham-on-Sea and the water carrier from Bridgwater.

The crew got to work immediately to extinguish the fire with the use of 8 beaters however this was made difficulty for the firefighters due to limited access to the affected area.

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