Firefighters tackle house fire in Bournemouth

Crews were called to Iford Lane last night

Author: Maria GreenwoodPublished 16th Jan 2024

There has been a house fire in Bournemouth.

Crews were called to Iford Lane just after 8.30pm last night.

No one was injured and the cause of the fire is now being investigated.

A spokesperson for Christchurch Fire Station said:

"On arrival, we found the house well alight all floors. The fire was well established. Crews requested the Ariel Ladder Platform from Westbourne Fire Station.

"The occupant was safely outside so crews fought the fire with two main lines, 3 hose reel jets, 8 breathing apparatus wearers as well as the Ariel Ladder Platform for fighting the fire from above."

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