Honiton firefighters help put out Kentisbeare kitchen fire

Honiton firefighters helped put out a small kitchen fire in Kentisbeare yesterday (Sunday 16 January).

They were sent out together with fire engines from Cullompton and Middlemoor following a call from a member of the public shortly after 6pm saying they could hear a fire alarm sounding and see smoke inside a property.

A spokesperson for Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service said: "Fire control received a call from a member of the public to say they could hear a fire alarm sounding and could see smoke within a property.

"Fire control sent fire appliances from Cullompton, Middlemoor and Honiton.

"On arrival crews confirmed there was a small kitchen fire. Crews extinguished the fire using two breathing apparatus, one hose reel jet, one safety jet and one thermal imaging camera."

—————

Got a Honiton story you want to share with us? Email [email protected]

For daily updates on what's happening in Honiton, follow us on Facebook and Twitter. You can also sign up to our free weekly newsletter featuring exclusive articles for subscribers - just type your email into the box below.