Date: 1st February, 2023
Time: 02:27am
Description: AT 02:27 we received a call reporting smoke and an alarm activating in a flat in Ripon Road, Bournemouth where a person was believed to be inside. One fire engine from each of Redhill, Springbourne and Westbourne fire stations were sent to extinguish the fire. Upon arrival our crews forced entry to the affected flat and rescued one person who was unconscious because of the smoke. Entry was made to other neighbouring properties and they were ventilated as high readings of carbon monoxide were found there. After some investigation, the fire was found under a flat roof area, which was extinguished shortly thereafter using a hose reel. The rescued person was treated at the scene by the ambulance service before being conveyed to hospital by the ambulance service. Other occupants of the neighbouring properties were treated at the scene by the ambulance service. In this instance working smoke alarms and a vigilant neighbour allowed the fire service to be alerted to this fire and rescue the occupant. Please always ensure that you have smoke alarms in your home and that you check them regularly.
Location: Ripon Road, Bournemouth, UK