Massive fire near Tiverton totally destroys barn and leaves house badly damaged

Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service says a huge fire near Tiverton has destroyed a barn and left part of a house badly damaged.

Crews from across Devon were scrambled to Bampton on Saturday lunchtime (27 August), as the flames spread.

Teams from 17 stations were scrambled to the scene at around 12.45pm - and used multiple jets, ladders and extensions ladders to battle the blaze.

Drone footage shared by local resident Julian Chamberlain shows the extent of the fire.

Posting on social media, he said: "No one was hurt and the fire was contained to that wing".

Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service said: "Fire Control mobilised a number of fire engines following a call reporting a barn well alight, which was spreading to domestic premises.

"Final details are that a range of buildings, 30 metres x 40 metres consisting of one barn and private residential were involved. The fire spread from the barn to the main building.

"Equipment used during the incident consisted of four main jets, two hose reel jets, one 105 ladder, two triple extension ladders, one positive pressure ventilation fan and breathing apparatus.

"Final details are that the barn has been 100% destroyed by fire and the house 50% destroyed by fire.

"The cause of the fire is believed to be accidental".

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