Investigation to take place after fire at industrial unit in Totnes
Teams tackled the blaze overnight
Last updated 26th Apr 2022
Fire crews from 12 different stations have been called to tackle a blaze at an industrial unit in Totnes overnight.
Teams were first alerted to the incident on Babbage Road at 8.08pm yesterday evening (Monday 25 April). Those in attendance included:
- Torquay
- Paignton
- Ashburton
- Brixham
- Buckfastleigh
- Newton Abbot
- Teignmouth
- Totnes
- Honiton
- Ivybridge
- Clyst St George
- Martock
On arrival, they saw that the building was "well alight" and spreading to nearby units.
An investigation will get underway this morning. The building was 100% damaged in the fire.
A statement on Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service's website said: "Fire Control received several calls to reports of a fire on Babbage Road, Totnes. Due to the number of calls five fire appliances and an Aerial Ladder Platform were mobilised to the scene.
"On arrival crews confirmed a fire involving an industrial unit, which was well alight, and spreading to adjacent units.
"The officer in charge requested a further three fire appliances and these were immediately sent on along with a Welfare Unit and Incident Command Vehicle.
"The fire is involving a single storey industrial unit, measuring 30 meters x 15 meters used for cardboard packaging.
"Update - 23:53 - The incident is starting to scale down. Two relief crews have been requested for midnight. A telehandler is now in use to start turning over and damping down. Fire investigation will commence tomorrow morning.
"Update - 03:40 - Equipment used throughout the incident is as follows:
- Four breathing apparatus
- Two hose reel jets
- One attack and two safety jets
- One thermal image camera
- One triple extension ladder
- One aerial ladder platform
- One telehandler
- Portable lighting
"The industrial unit was 100% damaged by fire. The cause of the fire is undetermined at this time."
Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service