News in Wells

Date: 26.08.2018
Time: 18:09
Location: Mendip Drive, Frome

2 fire appliances from Frome were mobilised following a call from the occupant of a domestic property, reporting that their oven was on fire. Fire Control confirmed at the time of call that all occupants were able to evacuate safely.

Shortly after the first crew arrived on scene and after liaising with the occupiers, they confirmed that a fire extinguisher had been used into the oven prior to our arrival. Crews still investigated to ensure it was fully extinguished, using 2 breathing apparatus and 1 hose reel jet, but once satisfied that it was, made the area safe and cleared the smoke using a positive pressure ventilation fan. Fire damage was minimal, confined to the oven only, and all occupants were safely out the property and found to be in good health.  

This incident is now complete and was brought under control at 18:38hrs. These are the full and final details.

Date: 26.08.2018

Location: Lower Godney, Godney, Wells

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Date: 23.08.2018
Time: 16:20
Location: Southbond Motorway Services, Mendip Road, Rooksbridge, Axbridge

A fire appliance from Burnham On Sea was mobilised following a call from the father of a 9wk baby that had been accidentally locked in the car, after the keys were left in the ignition. Our crew arrived on scene at 16:36hrs and by 16:45hrs had gained entry to the vehicle, using small tools and reunited the baby, unharmed, with their father.

Date: 21.08.2018
Time: 15:23
Location: Dungeon, Cocklake, Wedmoe, Somerset

The fire service were called to assist other agencies with a road traffic collision where people were believed to be trapped.
One crew from Cheddar, one crew from Wells and the rescue tender from Glastonbury attended.
On arrival crews confirmed that there was a road traffic collision involving one vehicle on its side with one female still in the vehicle with leg injuries. Crews stabilised the vehicle and released the female casualty. One further female casualty was also released prior to fire service arrival. 
The casualties were left in the hands of ambulance personnel and the incident in the hands of the police. 

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