Bonfire causes shed fire in Bemerton Heath

Two fire crews were called to tackle the blaze

Author: Aaron HarperPublished 1st Jun 2023

Firefighters in Salisbury have tackled a shed fire, after it spread from a nearby bonfire.

Two crews were called to Herbert Road in Bemerton Heath just before midday on Tuesday (30th May).

Two breathing apparatus were used to tackle the blaze, with two reel jets and two main jets from Wilton and Salisbury.

It took just over an hour to put out the fire.

Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue say it started accidentally.

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