Firefighters continue to battle a huge blaze at a historic building in Devon, after children were reportedly spotted running away from the scene. Crews remain on the scene of a massive inferno which broke out at Poltimore House near Exeter in the early hours of this morning.
They rushed to the scene just after 1am after several 999 calls reported the fire. A total of ten fire engines were sent to the scene overnight, although this has now been reduced down to just three. Devon and Cornwall Police are also on the scene.
A spokesperson for Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service said that the property was ‘fully involved in fire’. Pictures show the flames pouring out of the building.
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service said: “Fire control received several 999 calls reporting a fire in a derelict property just outside of Exeter just after 1am. Two Fire Engines were initially sent, however information gained from other callers, fire control mobilised a third Fire Engine.
“On arrival crews confirmed this derelict property was fully involved in fire and requested a further three Fire Engines (six in total), two Aerial Ladder Platforms and two Water Bowsers. Crews have been using multiple jets to extinguish the fire.
“We are still currently on scene, although we have reduce down to two Fire Engines and one Aerial Ladder Platform. Police are also in attendance assisting with the incident. Further details to follow.”
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Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service said: “Fire control received several 999 calls reporting a fire in a derelict property just outside of Exeter just after 1am. Two Fire Engines were initially sent, however information gained from other callers, fire control mobilised a third Fire Engine.
“On arrival crews confirmed this derelict property was fully involved in fire and requested a further three Fire Engines (six in total), two Aerial Ladder Platforms and two Water Bowsers. Crews have been using multiple jets to extinguish the fire.
“We are still currently on scene, although we have reduce down to two Fire Engines and one Aerial Ladder Platform. Police are also in attendance assisting with the incident. Further details to follow.”
