FIREFIGHTERS from Yeovil were called to a property in the South Somerset town earlier this week to tackle a house fire involving a cooker.

Three fire engines were sent to the scene after the fire was reported at around 8:40pm on Monday, June 27.

A spokesperson said: “Three fire engines were mobilised to reports of a fire in a kitchen in a domestic property. Upon arrival, crews confirmed there was a fire in the kitchen involving a cooker.

“They extinguished the fire, using the following equipment: Two breathing apparatus, one hose reel jet, one safety jet, one thermal imaging camera, and one positive pressure ventilation fan for smoke clearance. 

“The cause of the fire is believed to be accidental.”

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Last weekend, fire crews from Taunton and Wellington were called to a property fire in Comeytrowe.

Two fire engines from Taunton attended the incident in the town's Langham Gardens at around 6:07am on Sunday (June 26) but quickly called for assistance from Wellington.

The fire is believed to have started in the fuse box in the property's porch.

Western Power Distribution (WPD) isolated the property's electrics. 

The Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service incident report said: “Fire control received a call from a resident who had a property fire on Langham Gardens, Taunton. 

“Two fire engines from Taunton attended the incident alongside an officer. 

“On arrival, crews immediately requested another fire engine for further personnel. Fire control mobilised one fire engine from Wellington. 

“The crews got to work with four breathing apparatus, one triple extension ladder, three jets, positive pressure ventilation and a thermal imaging camera to tackle the ground floor porch fire. 

“The fire is believed to have started in the fuse box. Western Power attended to isolate the electrics to the property.”

Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service attend an average of 973 house fires a year.

The service has shared advice about staying safe if your house catches fire and tips for reducing the risk. 

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