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Fire in Dartmouth

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Fire in Dartmouth

Firefighers were called to a domestic fire in Dartmouth yesterday. 

Fire fighters were called to a property on Davis Road, Dartmouth, yesterday, Friday, 9 December, at 9.18am to find the first floor of the residential property "well alight". 

The scene - credit Adrian Booker

Five fire engines attended and the fire was extinguished. A spokesperson for Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service said: "There was "100% smoke damage to the first floor, 70% fire damage on the first floor and 20% water damage to ground floor. The property was ventilated using fans."

There were no reported casualties. 

We are awaiting a statement from Devon and Cornwall Police.

Adrian Booker caught some footage of the incident. Thanks to Adrian for letting us share it:  

 

 

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