Plymouth fire sees investigation launched after blaze at Marsh Mills …
An investigation is to be launched following a massive fire which broke out overnight in Plymouth. Fire crews from across the region were sent to the scene of the blaze near the A38[1] at Marsh Mills just before 11pm on Sunday night.
The fire broke out in a pallet storage yard, officers from Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service have said. The fire was spreading rapidly where crews arrived and the flames could be seen across the city.
A joint emergency services (JESIP) meeting was held with police and network rail due to the fire being so close to the railway line and large plumes of smoke over the track. The cause of the blaze is now to be investigated by the fire service and Devon and Cornwall Police[2].
A spokesperson for Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service said: “Crews were mobilised to a fire in the open with multiple calls received. Two crews from Crownhill and Plympton[4] were mobilised to reports of a fire in the open at a yard on Plymouth Road, Marsh Mills and on arrival crews requested a third appliance and the water bowser.
“The fire was involving pallets in a pallet storage yard. The fire was spreading rapidly. Crews got to work using one hose reel jet, and requested the aerial ladder platform.
“Crews then requested a further two fire appliances, totalling five, along with the incident command unit and welfare unit. Two main jets and one ground monitor were in use. At midnight, crews stated they are using main jets and the aerial ladder platform as a water tower.
“At 1am crews confirmed this was a large fire involving pallets, 10m high and 30m by 50m. 3 main jets, water tower, hydrants and light portable pumps in use. Police, ambulance and network rail were in attendance due to proximity to the railway.
“At 2am crews confirmed good progress was made fighting the fire, and the incident would be scaled back to 3 fire appliances.
“At 4am crews were rotating, with relief crews being put in place. The cause of the fire would be investigated in daylight hours with the police.”
Crews from Okehampton, Paignton, Bovey Tracey, Totnes, Plympton, Camels Head, Crownhill, Greenbank, Bere Alston, Ivybridge, Tavistock[5], Yelverton, Burnham On Sea and Saltash all attended.
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References
- ^ A38 (www.plymouthherald.co.uk)
- ^ Devon and Cornwall Police (www.plymouthherald.co.uk)
- ^ Plymouth fire: Massive blaze erupts overnight near Marsh Mills (www.plymouthherald.co.uk)
- ^ Plympton (www.plymouthherald.co.uk)
- ^ Tavistock (www.plymouthherald.co.uk)
- ^ live blog here (www.plymouthherald.co.uk)