Crew remain at the scene, but we still don't know what started Crewkerne fire

Firefighters from Dorchester helped fight the blaze

The emergency response yesterday afternoon
Author: Andrew Kay Published 23rd Feb 2021

There's still a fire crew in Crewkerne at the former NatWest building this morning, as investigations continue.

14 fire engines including firefighters from Dorchester were called to the empty three-storey building yesterday lunchtime.

The cause of the incident has still not been confirmed and no one was injured.

Fire crews in action yesterday

In the latest incident at 7am, a fire service spokesperson has confirmed: "One appliance from Crewkerne are in attendance at the scene for a revisit to check the scene. Incident ongoing.

"The building is 80% damaged by fire and heat on the roof and third floor, the rest of the building is 100% damaged by smoke."

An image from yesterday's fire

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