Incident
Vehicle fire
Date
1.10pm - 02 February 2025
Last updated
4.10pm - 02 February 2025
Status
Closed
Incident type
Small
Location
Newton Abbot
Attending station
Torquay
Newton Abbot
Two fire engines were mobilised following reports of a vehicle on fire on the slip road on the A380. Throughout the incident crews used one hose reel jet. The engine compartment was 100% damaged by fire, however the remainder of the vehicle was not affected.
The cause is believed to be accidental.