Date: 19.10.2018Time: 03:01Location: Garsdale, FromeTwo fire appliances from Frome were initially mobilised to a property fire, reported to be coming from a rear bedroom. A third appliance was sent from Warminster. On arrival crews confirmed large volumes of smoke issuing and requested an aerial appliance. This was mobilised from Bath.

At 3.20 hrs, crews requested a fourth appliance as the fire was breaking through the roof, mobilised from Westbury. Crews were at work with 2 breathing apparatus and 1 hose reel jet. This soon escalated to a request for a further 2 appliances, totalling 6. The additional were sent from Trowbridge and Shepton Mallet. A water carrier was also requested due to poor water supply, and this came from Wilton.

This fire involves a residential block of flats, 2 storeys high. Crews are at work with 4 main jets, 2 breathing apparatus, the aerial appliance and various ladders. Roads around the area are closed and will be for some time.

Details to be updated.