10 fire stations tackle house fire in Leominster
It happened on Buckfield Road last night (8 July) and spread to four semi detached houses
Fire crews are continuing to damp down and monitor an incident in Leominster.
Hereford and Worcester Fire control have confirmed that 10 fire stations helped when a fire broke out yesterday evening in the Baron's Cross area.
Crews were called at 18:06 yesterday (Friday 8 July) to a fire which involved a garage.
The house fire occurred on Buckfield Road and spread to four semi detached houses, which were all well alight.
Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crews from Leominster, Worcester, Hereford, Leintwardine, Kingsland, Tenbury Wells, Ewyas Harold, Peterchurch and Eardisley have all been in attendance overnight.
The fire service say there were no casualties and West Mercia Police were also in attendance.
In a statement on their website, Group Commander Dave Swallow said: “Crews found a rapidly developing fire on their arrival and worked hard from the outset.
“Although two properties were significantly damaged by fire the two adjoining properties have been saved by the hard work of fire crews to stop the fire spreading.”
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