Incidents

Fire Chimney Thatched – Froxfield

22nd April, 2018 at 21:11

At 21:11 this evening, we received a call to a Chimney fire with a thatched roof. Crews from Ramsbury, the Arial Ladder Platform from Swindon, and assistance from Hungerford and Newbury were mobilised. After inspection from Ramsbury and Hungerford, the chimney fire was being extinguished using a chimney kit. Subsequently, Swindon and Newbury were stood down. Many Thanks to Thames Valley FRS for your assistance.

Fire Domestic – Corfe Mullen

22nd April, 2018 at 20:49

Crews from Wimborne and Poole attend reports of a Domestic Fire in Corfe Mullen. This was found to be contained to the outbuilding next to a main property. Fire extinguished using 2 Breathing Apparatus and 2 Main Lines. Poole crew to reinspect later this evening.

Fire Chimney – Colerne

22nd April, 2018 at 17:40

One crew from Chippenham attend reports of a Chimney Fire in Colerne. After inspection, it was found that the extractor unit had become involved in fire which was isolated by the crews.  A thermal imaging camera was used for a full inspection of the property.

Dangerous Structure- Calne

22nd April, 2018 at 1.49pm

Calne - At 1349 a call was received from Police requesting our attendance at an address in Calne where a vehicle had collided with the front of a property. As there where no persons trapped in the vehicle, an officer was sent to assess the scene. Once in attendance the officer requested that building control also attend to assess the stability of the building. The heavy rescue unit from Trowbridge was then mobilised at the request of the officer in order to shore the building up safely. Paratech equipment was used to do this. The vehicle was then removed by a recovery company.

Car Fire – Poole

22nd April, 2018 at 11.11am

Poole - One crew from Poole mobilised to car fire - fire confirmed out on arrival

Lorry Fire – Kingsdown

22nd April, 2018 at 10.31am

Kingsdown - Crews from Bath (2) and Corsham (1) were mobilised to a lorry fire. Hose reel jets were used to extinguish the fire which was within the engine compartment. Oxygen therapy was also administered to 1 casualty, who had suffered smoke inhalation, until the ambulance service arrived. The incident has been left in the hands of the Police until recovery of the lorry can be arranged.

Oven Fire – Ferndown

22nd April, 2018 at 10.26am

Ferndown - One crew from Ferndown fire station was sent to a domestic property where there had been an oven fire. The crew confirmed the fire was completely extinguished.

Car Fire – M4A J15-J16

22nd April, 2018 at 9.45am

Swindon - Numerous calls received reporting a vehicle fire between junction 15 and 16 of the M4.  Crews from Swindon and Stratton were mobilised. Two breathing apparatus wearers used one hose reel jet to extinguish the fire and then left the incident in the hands of the Police and Highways Agency.

Chimney fire- Newton Tony

21st April, 2018 at 10:38pm

One fire engine from Amesbury fire station was sent to a chimney fire. The crews got in attendance and found that the chimney was no on fire on arrival.

Fire unknown origin- Portland

21st April, 2018 at 10:31pm

One fire engine from Portland was sent to investigate reports of a fire, the crew investigated and found that this was a fault alarm and no fire fighting action was needed. Crews were in attendance within 6 minuets.

Fire unknown origin

21st April, 2018 at 8:11pm

Fire control took a call from someone who could see a fire in the distance. One crew from Salisbury station was sent to investigate. Crews found this to be a false alarm good intent- found to be a control burn.

Fire in the open – Poole

21st April, 2018 at 7:49pm

One fire engine from Poole fire station attended reports of a hedge on fire in Hamworthy. On arrival no fire was found and It was confirmed a false alarm.

RTC- Broad Hinton

21st April, 2018 at 7:46pm

One fire engine from Swindon and Stratton fire stations along with an officer were sent to reports of a road traffic collision in Broad Hinton. One in attendance the crews confirmed that there was a 2 car road traffic collision and 2 people were trapped. The crews worked with the ambulance service to free the people. Fire crews make the scene safe.

Building fire- Bournemouth

21st April, 2018 at 7:39pm

At 19:39 DWFRS  fire control started receiving a number of calls to a building fire in Bournemouth. Fire engines from Westbourne, Springbourne, Redhill, Christchurch, Poole, Hamworthy, Verwood, Swanage and Wareham attended the fire. Crews confirmed that there was a fire in one of the top floor flats. Crews used 18 breathing apparatus, One aerial ladder platform, 3 main lines to extinguish the fire.

Alarms -Bournemouth

21st April, 2018 at 7:35pm

One fire engine from Ferndown was sent to reports of alarms sounding in a school. The crews were in attendance within 8 minutes of the call. The crew carried out an inspection and it was found that it was a false alarm.

Car fire- Collingbourne Ducis

21st April, 2018 at 6:54pm

At 18:54 one fire engine from Pewesy along with an office was sent to a car on fire. The crews used 1 hose reel jet and lighting to extinguish the fire. Crews worked alongside the police to make safe.

Fire Domestic- Westbury

21st April, 2018 at 6:31pm

At 18:31 Control had a call to reports of a house fire in Westbury. One fire engine from Warminster and one from Trowbridge were sent. On arrival the crews found that the fire was out on arrival, after a laptop left on the cooker.

Mud Release-Weymouth

21st April, 2018 at 6:02pm

Fire control took a call stating that a person was stuck in mud in Bowleaze Coveway. One fire engine Dorchester and the technical rescue from Weymouth were sent, along with an officer. The crews were in attendance in 11 minutes from the time of call. Crews used an inflatable path and a mud lance to free the person.

Car fire – M4 motorway

21st April, 2018 at 02.55pm

Area: Wiltshire

Crews from Chippenham & Corsham have attended a car fire on the M4 near to junction 16. This was a false alarm caused by a blown engine.

Road Traffic Collision – Middle Woodford

21st April, 2018 at 10.35am

Area: Wiltshire

Crews from Wilton and Salisbury have attended a Road Traffic Collision in Middle Woodford. Thankfully no persons were trapped and the scene was left with Wiltshire Police

Alarms Commercial

21st April, 2018 at 9:15

One fire engine from Royal Wootton Bassett was sent to alarms sounding in a commercial building. On arrival the crews confirmed this to be false alarm and no fire was found.

Domestic Fire – Poole

21st April, 2018 at 08.09am

Area: Poole

Crews from Poole (X2) and Westbourne (Pump & ALP) Have attended a fire in a property in Poole. This was confined to a toaster and was fortunately out on arrival

Fire in the open small- Poole

21st April, 2018 at 12:15am

Fire control received a call from police stating that there was a fire in the area of Ham Common. The crew from Poole was sent and they found a small bonfire on the beach. They extinguished the fire with a bucket of water and sand.

19:29 Fire in the Open

20th April, 2018 at 19:29

Crew from Royal Wootton Bassett extinguished a fire at a property in Tinkers Field using 2 breathing apparatus and 1 hose reel jet.  A pergoda was destroyed.

19.26 RTS Scene Safety

20th April, 2018 at 19:26

Crew from Poole attended an rtc involving 2 vehicles.  Crews made scene safe.

Commercial Fire – Bournemouth

20th April, 2018 at 03.35pm

Area: Bournemouth

Multiple crews have extinguished a commercial fire in a wood storage facility. This involved a light fitting and was extinguished by the Aerial Ladder Platform (ALP) from Westbourne using carbon dioxide extinguishers.

House fire – Bridport

20th April, 2018 at 03.25pm

Area: Dorset

Two crews from Bridport have attended a fire at a property in the town. This was a small fire contained to a cooker and was extinguished by 2 breathing apparatus wearers using a fire blanket.

Car fire – Bournemouth

20th April, 2018 at 02.57pm

Area: Bournemouth

One fire crew from Bournemouth have extinguished a car fire. 1 breathing apparatus wearer using one hose reel jet (HRJ) extinguished the blaze.

Manure fire – Swindon

20th April, 2018 at 12.56pm

Area: Swindon

Crews from Swindon (wholetime) and Royal Wootton Bassett (pump and water carrier) have extinguished 50 tonnes of manure in Wroughton. Hose reels, main lines and farm machinery were used to extinguish.

Road Traffic Collision – Sherborne

20th April, 2018 at 10.39am

Area: Dorset

Crews from Sherborne & Yeovil (Devon and Somerset FRS) have attended a Road Traffic Collision on Boys Hill. 1 person was released by the crews.

Commercial Fire – Bournemouth

20th April, 2018 at 10.17am

Area: Bournemouth

Multiple crews have attended a fire at a Travel Agents in Westbourne. This involved an electrical appliance and was thankfully out on arrival.

Dangerous Structure – Devizes

20th April, 2018 at 10.01am

Area: Wiltshire

One fire officer and a pump from Devizes have attended a property where a piece of lead had fallen into a dangerous position on the roof of a property. The crews used at 13.5m ladder to safely remove it.

Alarms – Swindon

20th April, 2018 at 5.44am

At 5.44am we received a call to alarms operating in a retail property in Havelock Street, Swindon. A crew from Swindon attended and found this to be false alarm.

Alarms – Bradford on Avon

20th April, 2018 at 2.47am

At 2.47am we received a call to alarms operating in a property in St Aldhelms Rd, Bradford on Avon. A crew from Trowbridge attended and found this to be a false alarm.