Large fire breaks out at industrial estate in Exeter
Local residents were asked to keep windows and doors closed
Last updated 15th Nov 2024
Firefighters have been tackling a blaze at an industrial estate in Exeter.
Crews were called to Christow Road at Marsh Barton at around 8.40pm last night (Thursday 14 November).
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service say crews have made 'steady progress' overnight - and the blaze is now out.
It said: "We have five fire engines, an aerial ladder platform and a water bowser in attendance at a large incident in the area.
"We request that people in the area keep windows closed and stay away from the area."
In an update at 00.18am, DSFRS said: "Crews have been making steady progress extinguishing the fire and preventing it from spreading to further areas within the site.
"Crews have used 2 Ground Monitors and the Aerial ladder platform to extinguish the fire, Crews also used 1 Foam Branch to assist.
"On-site personnel are assisting our crews in extinguishing the fire by using a Debris Handling machine to move the pile to allow crews access to deep seated hotspots.
"A 3 Appliance relief strategy is in place and this incident will be updated again in due course."
In an update at 4.50am, the service said: "The fire has been extinguished and no crews remain on site. A revisit will be carried out during the next working day.
"The cause is believed to be accidental."