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Property fire

Date
11.02pm - 30 November 2022
Last updated
2.06am - 01 December 2022
Status
Closed
Incident type
Commercial / industrial
Location
Newton Abbot
Attending station
Torquay
Newton Abbot

Fire Control received a call reporting a fire in a tumble dryer at the above location.

Crews were quickly mobilised and on arrival, crews reported smoke and flames issuing. 

The fire was extinguished using six breathing apparatus, two hose reel jets, one safety jet, and two positive pressure ventilation fans. The cause of the fire is believed to be accidental.

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