Fire at Exeter industrial site

They have been on the site since the early hours of this morning

90% of the damage has been caused by fire
Author: James RobbinsPublished 2nd May 2021

Devon and Somerset Fire & Rescue Service are tackling at blaze at an industrial estate in Exeter.

They have been at the site on Grace Road since the early hours of this morning after receiving a call about smoke issuing from the roof of a building.

The cause of the fire is yet to be confirmed.

They provided us with this update:

“The Fire Service received a call for a report of smoke issuing from the roof of a property at the above location. Initially two fire engines and an aerial ladder platform from Danes Castle, a fire engine from Middlemoor and a supporting officer were mobilised to this incident.

“On arrival a further two fire engines were requested which proceeded again from Middlemoor and another from Topsham along with an incident command unit from Honiton and two more specialised officers.

“A further fire engine was requested for personnel which was mobilised from Crediton and at 0156 another two fire engines were required which proceeded from Ottery St Mary and Exmouth. Specialist appliances were also mobilised on the request of the fire ground.

“90% of the building damaged by fire, adjacent property 10% damaged by smoke and also water damage, propane cylinders that were involved in the incident were removed and vented off. Low hazard asbestos involved, crews have been decontaminated. Electric and gas utilities isolated to the building. Equipment used .. 1 x 105 ladder, 3 x main jets, 2 x hose reel jets, 1 x safety jet, thermal imaging cameras and small tools, 2 x aerial ladder platforms and 6 breathing apparatus. The cause of the fire is yet to be confirmed when fire investigation is carried out.”