Street firefighters help tackle house blaze in Cossington

Firefighters from Street were among multiple crews who tackled a large house blaze in Cossington overnight.

Just before 10.45pm yesterday (October 26) three fire appliances from Bridgwater and Burnham-on-Sea were initially mobilised following a call from the occupant of a bungalow in Whitchey Drove, Cossington, whose chimney was on fire and it had spread to the attic. The occupants confirmed that they were able to safely evacuate at the time of call.

Shortly after initial crews arrived and investigated, with four breathing apparatus wearers, they confirmed smoke was issuing from the loft space and set to work with one hose reel jet.

However, within minutes the attendance was increased by a further two fire appliances, which were mobilised from Bridgwater, together with a Command Support Vehicle from Street, and an Incident Support Unit from Yeovil as the fire rapidly intensified and started to spread, breaking through the roof structure.

Crews later had to withdraw from inside the property for their own safety and firefight externally.

They made good and steady progress, bringing the fire under control and continuing to damp down hotspots and make areas safe until they were satisfied that the fire was extinguished.

While the property suffered extensive damage by fire, smoke and water, the occupants and their dogs were uninjured.

This incident is now complete and was brought under control at around 2.30am this morning (October 27).

In total crews used hose reel and main jets, thermal imaging cameras, ladders, safe working at heights equipment, small tools, and lighting. A fire appliance will be carrying out a re-inspection later this morning.