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Today's Incidents of interest (2)
Alarms – Whaddon, Nr Salisbury
26th January, 2021 at 6.16am
At 6.16am we received a call to alarms operating at a commercial property in Whaddon Business Park, Whaddon, Nr Salisbury. One appliance from Salisbury attended and found this to be a false alarm.
Read moreFire – Poole
26th January, 2021 at 00.01am
At 00.01am we received a call to a fire in a domestic dwelling in Hill Street, Poole. Two fire appliances from Poole were mobilised. Upon arrival crews found a fire within a flat involving materials that had been left on a heater. Two breathing apparatus and one hosereel were used to extinguish the fire.
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Yesterday's Incidents of interest (11)
Alarms – Bournemouth
25th January, 2021 at 11.18pm
At 11.18pm we received a call to a fire alarm at student accommodation in Oxford Road, Bournemouth. Three appliances were mobilised, but this was found to be a false alarm caused by vaping.
Read moreAlarms – Westbury
25th January, 2021 at 8.09pm
At 8.09pm we received a call to a domestic fire alarm activation in a domestic property in Arundell Close, Westbury. One appliance from Westbury attended and confirmed this was a false alarm.
Read moreRTC Persons Trapped Small Vehicle
25th January, 2021 at 13:24
Both Warminster appliances and one from Westbury attended an RTC on the A36. One casualty was released by crews using hydraulic equipment and transported to hospital by Air Ambulance.
Read moreFalse Alarm Good Intent
25th January, 2021 at 12:43
Ferndown were mobilised to investigate reports of smoke in general area of Riverside Road, Ferndown. Found to be a controlled burn and advice given to responsible person in attendance.
Read moreAlarm Residential
25th January, 2021 at 12:39
Hamworthy attended a residential alarm activation on Fitzworth Avenue, Poole. Confirmed to be a false alarm due to automatic fire alarm equipment.
Read moreAlarm Residential
25th January, 2021 at 10:44
Redhill attended a residential alarm activation at a premises on Fernlea Avenue, Ferndown. Found to be a false alarm due to equipment. No action taken.
Read morePerson Collapsed Gain Entry/Access
25th January, 2021 at 10:25
Devizes have gained entry to a property to give South West Ambulance Service access to a fallen patient inside. Crews used a bolt cropper to gain access through the front door.
Read morePetrol/Diesel Spill
25th January, 2021 at 10:14
After a call from a vehicle owner with a ruptured fuel line, Springbourne were mobilised to assist. Crews made the scene safe and handed the incident back over to the owner before returning to station.
Read moreRescue From Open Water
25th January, 2021 at 09:25
Appliance from Christchurch along with one appliance from Poole along with two Technical Rescue vehicle responded to a call that had been received by the Coastguard that a kayaker had become stuck in a tree. Christchurch were mobilised as the nearest appliance and supported by Tech Rescue coming from Poole, where they managed to locate and access the casualty through a private garden. Crews used a triple extension ladder and water rescue PPE to perform the rescue. Assistance was provided by Dorset Police, South Western Ambulance Service and Coastguard teams from Southbourne and Poole.
Read moreFire vehicle – Swindon
25th January, 2021 at 07:08am
Swindon - A crew from Swindon are currently in attendance at a vehicle fire at Wroughton Business Park, following a road traffic collision involving two vehicles. The fire, involving the engine compartment, was out on arrival.
Read moreRTC – Swindon
25th January, 2021 at 06:16am
Swindon - A crew from Swindon attended a road traffic collision in Shelfinch, Toothill, involving one vehicle into a domestic porch. Crews made the scene safe. Police were also in attendance.
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24 Jan 2021 Incidents of interest (9)
Chimney fire – Farnham
24th January, 2021 at 14.01
Two fire crews from Blandford Forum and one from Cranborne are in attendance at a chimney fire in a thatched property in High Street, Farnham. The fire is confined to the chimney flue and the thatched roof is not involved
- If you have an open fire in your thatched property, when the fire is alight, check the loft space occasionally to make sure there is no smoke leaking from cracks, defective brickwork or mortar joints #Thatch #HomeSafety
- If you live in a #Thatched property, smoke alarms should be fitted on all floors and in the roof space. For more safety advice on how to keep your property safe from fire visit
Residential alarm – Swindon
24th January, 2021 at 12.53
Fire crews from Westlea, Swindon and Royal Wootton Bassett were mobilised to a report of a fire in a residential property in Uxbridge Road in Freshbrook. This was a false alarm caused by burnt toast.
- Check toasters are clean and placed away from curtains and kitchen rolls #FireKills #Dorset #Wiltshire #KitchenSafety
Road traffic collision – Langton Long
24th January, 2021 at 12.48
Fire crews from Blandford Forum and Poole attended the scene of a road traffic collision involving a single vehicle on its roof at Langton Long. No persons were trapped but there was one casualty. Firefighters made the scene safe.
Read moreResidential alarm – Trowbridge
24th January, 2021 at 12.46
A fire crew from Trowbridge have attended an alarm activation at Regal Court in Trowbridge. This was caused by fumes from cooking and no action was required.
- Double check the cooker is off when you’ve finished cooking #FireKills #Dorset #Wiltshire
Residential alarm – Poole
24th January, 2021 at 11.39
A fire crew from Poole responded to an alarm activation in Willow Park in Poole. Fortunately this was a false alarm and no action was necessary
Read moreAlarm residential – Bournemouth
24th January, 2021 at 10.33
A crew from Westbourne responded to an alarm activation at a property in Westbourne Close in Bournemouth. This was caused by fumes from unattended cooking on the cooker hob.
- Did you know cooking causes over 50% of all home fires? Take care in the kitchen and never leave cooking unattended. #CookSafe #FireKills
Fire domestic – Bournemouth
24th January, 2021 at 10.07
Fire crews from Christchurch, Springbourne, Redhill Park and Westbourne attended a small fire in the kitchen of a ground floor flat in Seafield Road in Bournemouth. The fire involved plastic on a cooker hob and was quickly dealt with.
- Keep tea towels, cloths and other items away from the cooker and hob #FireKills
Fire domestic – Bournemouth
24th January, 2021 at 08.38
Fire crews from Springbourne, Christchurch and Redhill Park responded to a report of a kitchen fire in Mountbatten Gardens in Bournemouth. The fire was quickly extinguished by isolation.
- Did you know cooking causes over 50% of all home fires? Take care in the kitchen and never leave cooking unattended. #CookSafe #FireKills
Road traffic collision – Poole
24th January, 2021 at 07.49
Fire crews from Poole attended a road traffic collision at Holes Bay Roundabout on the A350 this morning . No persons were trapped and firefighters made the scene safe while ambulance personnel attended to four casualties
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23 Jan 2021 Incidents of interest (4)
Small fire in the open – Swindon
23rd January, 2021 at 1.12pm
At 1.12pm we received a call to an unattended fire in Marsh Farm Lane, Swindon. One appliance from Swindon attended and used fire buckets to prevent any fire spread.
Read moreAlarms – Blandford
23rd January, 2021 at 1.03pm
At 1.03pm we received a call to alarms in a residential property in East Street, Blandford. One appliance from Blandford attended and confirmed this to be a false alarm caused by cooking.
Read moreChimney Fire – Neston, Wiltshire
23rd January, 2021 at 10.08am
At 10.08am this morning we received a call to a chimney on fire at a domestic property in Neston Crescent, Neston, Nr Corsham. One appliance from Corsham attended and upon arrival found a chimney fire involving a wood burning stove. Once the combustible materials were removed the fire was extinguished using a chimney kit, thermal imaging camera, triple extension ladder and small tools.
Read moreAlarms – Gillingham
23rd January, 2021 at 7.33am
At 7.33am we received a call to alarms in a commercial property in Brickfields Business Park, Gillingham. One appliance from Gillingham attended and confirmed that this was a false alarm.
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22 Jan 2021 Incidents of interest (3)
Fire Vehicle – South Marston
22nd January, 2021 at 7.01pm
South Marston - One crew from the Stratton fire station were mobilised to a report of a vehicle fire in a car park on Hunts Rise. Crews in attendance confirmed the vehicle to be well alight and requested a further appliance from the Swindon Fire station for water supply. Crews used two breathing apparatus wearers, one hose reel jet and a mainline to extinguish the fire which unfortunately had destroyed the vehicle.
Read moreProperty Fire – Swindon
22nd January, 2021 at 14:37
Crews from Cricklade, Swindon and Stratton have attended a kitchen fire on Flora Close, Swindon. This fire was contained to the hob. Crews used mechanical ventilation to clear the property.
Read moreRTC Persons Trapped – Wareham
22nd January, 2021 at 09:13
Crews from Wareham and Poole have attended an RTC on the Wareham side of Sugar Hill, Wareham where we had reports of persons medically trapped. On arrival, 2 female casualties had self extricated themselves with the assistance from South West Ambulance Service.
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21 Jan 2021 Incidents of interest (2)
Road Traffic Collision with Person Trapped
21st January, 2021 at 4.02pm
One pump from Tisbury and one pump from Shaftesbury were mobilised to a report of a road traffic collision with person trapped on Hazeldon Lane, Tisbury. On arrival the crew found there had been a single vehicle RTC where the car was on its side and one person was trapped. Crews used stabfast to assist the casualty to self release and the casualty was placed in the care of the Ambulance Service for assessment.
Read moreBuilding Fire – Cheselbourne
21st January, 2021 at 3.40am
At 0340 hours DWFRS Control took a call reporting a building alight off Drakes Lane, Cheselbourne. Due to the agricultural nature of the building and the surrounding area, several appliances were mobilised. These included pumps from Bere Regis, Dorchester, and Blandford, a water carrier from Poole and an off road vehicle from Wareham to assist with water supply. On arrival crews found a derelict agricultural building well alight. They used 2 main lines, 2 hose reel jets and 4 breathing apparatus to extinguish the fire. The electricity board also attended to make the incident safe. One pump from Sturminster Newton returned to the incident at 1100 hours to carry out a reinspection. They used a thermal imaging camera to inspect the area, no further hotspots were found.
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20 Jan 2021 Incidents of interest (7)
Road Traffic Collision – Mere
20th January, 2021 at 11:59pm
Area: Wiltshire
At 23:59 we received a call from Wiltshire Police reporting a Road Traffic Collision on the A303 Mere Bypass, with one person reported as being trapped. One crew from each of Mere and Gillingham fire stations were mobilised, along with a further fire engine from Wincanton fire station from Devon & Somerset Fire and Rescue Service. Upon arrival, our crew from Mere found that a car had left the road and was in the hedge, although no persons were trapped as the driver was free of the vehicle before their arrival. The crews made the scene safe for the attendance of the other emergency services.
Read moreChimney Fire-Warminster
20th January, 2021 at 18:10
18:10 A crew from Warminster was mobilised to reports of a Chimney fire at a Domestic property in Boreham Road Warminster-The attending crew arrived on scene within four minutes of booking mobile to the Incident confirmed that a small Fire had occurred but was out before the arrival of the crews. Crews removed any remaining fuel and checked the roof space using a Thermal Imaging camera before passing advice to the occupants
Read moreFire Building Other – Colerne 🔥
20th January, 2021 at 11:17
At 11:17 received a call due to reports of a strong smell coming from the air control tower. Both pumps from Chippenham attended and investigated. Crews liaised with on-site staff and investigated using thermal imaging camera and gas monitor. The strong smell of burning seemed to be coming from the ground floor radio equipment room, due to a small fire in the battery cabinet, natural ventilation in use. Crews handed the incident over to the on-site manager and electrician in attendance.
Read moreFire Chimney – Chapmanslade 🔥
20th January, 2021 at 08:39
At 08:39 received a call due to reports of an unused fireplace becoming warm. Crew from Frome were mobilised to go out and investigate. Once crews were in attendance a small fire behind the the unused hearth on the first floor was confirmed. Crews used chimney gear, stirrup pump and small tools to extinguish the fire, as well as clearing away a lot of debris. The fire was contained to this area and thankfully did not spread.
Read moreFire Domestic – Stratton St Margaret
20th January, 2021 at 01.31am
Crews from Stratton and Swindon Fire Stations were mobilised to reports of a fire at a domestic property. On attendance crew investigated and confirmed this was a false alarm with good intent due to fumes from cooking.
Read moreAlarm Residential – Crossways Nr Dorchester
20th January, 2021 at 00.55am
Two crews from Dorchester Fire Station responded to reports of a fire alarm activating at a residential property. On attendance crew investigated and confirmed this was a false alarm.
Read moreAlarm Commercial Industrial – Corsham
20th January, 2021 at 00.03am
Crew from Corsham Fire Station mobilised to reports of a fire alarm activating at a commercial premises. On attendance crew investigated and confirmed this was a false alarm.
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