One rescued in Swindon bungalow fire

Crews from across the county were called out in the early hours of this morning (13 November)

Drove Road
Author: Oliver MorganPublished 13th Nov 2024

One person has been rescued after a fire in the roof of a bungalow on Drove Road in Swindon.

Crews from stations across the county were rushed out at the height of the incident.

A road closure remains in place this morning - and we're told an investigation will take place 'in due course'.

In a statement to Greatest Hits Radio, bosses at Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue said: "We were called at 3.08am this morning (13 November) to Drove Road, Swindon for a fire in the roof of a bungalow.

"At the height of the incident, we had crews in attendance from Swindon (x2), Stratton (x2), Westlea, Marlborough, Royal Wootton Bassett and Pewsey, together with the aerial ladder platform from Swindon and an incident command unit from Devizes.

"Six breathing apparatus wearers, two hose reel jets and a main jet have been used to tackle the fire. A male occupant of the property was brought to safety by firefighters and was handed into the care of the ambulance service.

"As at 6.30am, the incident has been scaled back to three crews and the aerial appliance. A road closure has been put in place on Drove Road, on the Old Town side of Groundwell Road.

"A fire investigation will be carried out in due course."

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