Crews tackle property fire in Plymouth
The fire service said that everyone was accounted for
Last updated 2nd Jul 2024
Firefighters have been tackling a property fire in Plymouth.
Crews were called to the Moor View area at around 9.15pm last night (Monday 1 July).
The fire was found in the front garden and had spread to the property, which was "well alight" on arrival.
Teams made sure that everyone was accounted for and they also rescued a dog that was inside the house.
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service said: "Fire control received multiple reports of a property on fire in Plymouth.
"Control immediately mobilised Crownhill, Camels Head and 1 appliance from Greenbank to attend.
"Once on scene crews immediately sent back an assistance message of 'Make Pumps 5' due to the property being well alight. These appliances came from Greenbank and Crownhill, as well as the incident support unit from Honiton.
"Crews confirmed all persons accounted for and they immediately sectorised the incident. Crews were at work using 4x Breathing Apparatus, 3 Hose Reel Jets and 2 Covering Jets.
"This is a terraced domestic dwelling consisting of 2 floors measuring approximately 10 metres by 10 metres.
"Fire located in front garden and spread to the property, crews were now at work using 6 x Breathing Apparatus, 3 Hose Reel Jets, 2 Covering Jets, 1 x Dog was located within the premises and rescued by fire crews."