Fire involving Tumble Dryer in Public House at Stocks Lane. North Wootton, Shepton Mallett

By Tim Lethaby 16th Jul 2021

Local News by Tim Lethaby 16th Jul 2021

Date: 03.03.2019Time: 11:59Location: Stocks Lane. North Wootton, Shepton MallettFire appliances from Shepton Mallett and Wells were mobilised to a report of smoke and a fire alarm sounding at the above location.On arrival at the scene firefighters reported smoke issuing from the building. Fire crews confirmed a fire in a tumble dryer in the downstairs laundry room and set to work using 2 breathing apparatus wearers, 1 hosereel jet, 1 thermal image camera and a positive pressure ventilation fan to ventilate the building. Crews isolated the tumble dryer and monitored it until it was a safe temperature.

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