Homes evacuated after major fire in Cheltenham
A woman has been taken to hospital after a bungalow collapsed
Last updated 2nd Feb 2024
Homes in the Springbank area of Cheltenham have been evacuated overnight after a major house fire.
Emergency services were called to Springbank Way at around 9.40pm last night (01/02) to reports a bungalow had caught on fire and collapsed.
A woman’s been taken to hospital for injuries and a cordon remains in place.
The incident prompted a search and rescue operation with people urged to avoid the area.
Issuing an update last night, Gloucestershire Police said: “Emergency services are at the scene of a fire in Springbank, Cheltenham, reported shortly after 9.40pm.
“One person has been taken to hospital. Homes nearby have been evacuated with cordons in place and those living nearby are advised to keep windows & doors closed.”
Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service has also been at the scene and urging residents nearby to keep doors and windows closed.
Posting on X, formerly Twitter, they said: “Please be aware that GFRS are in attendance at an incident in the Springbank area of Cheltenham.
“Please avoid the area at this time. And could we kindly request that all residents keep their doors and windows shut. Thank you.”
The incident’s also prompted road closures overnight with the A4013 Princess Elizabeth Way closed overnight while emergency services responded.
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