Property fire

Fire control received a call to reports of a fire at a domestic property in Chard. 

Control immediately mobilised 3 fire appliance, 2 from Chard and 1 from Axminster with a supporting officer.

Quickly after initial crews arrived on scene, 2 further appliances were requested for additional support. These were mobilised from Ilminster and Crewkerne as well as specialist appliances from Honiton and Martock and additional supporting officers. 

This is a 2 storey domestic property. Crews currently have 6 breathing apparatus, 3 hose reel jets, 1 safety jet, thermal imaging camera and a positive pressure ventilation fan now in use.

Update 3.35am  - A person was rescued from the house and treated with oxygen therapy by firefighters and then by paramedics before being taken to hospital by ambulance.

Update 4.30am - Fire is confirmed out, crews are investigating adjoining properties and damping down hotspots.

Update 5.45am - This was a semi-detached first floor flat, 60% damaged by fire and 80% damaged by smoke. Accidental cause.

These are the final details.