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Shepton Mallet crew tackles fire at building in East Pennard

By Tim Lethaby 16th Jul 2021

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Local News by Tim Lethaby 16th Jul 2021

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The fire happened in Cockmill Lane (Photo: Google Street View)

Firefighters from Shepton Mallet were among those who tackled a fire at a building East Pennard last night (January 8).

Just after 7.45pm, Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service attended a building on fire in Cockmill Lane, East Pennard.

Fire appliances from Shepton Mallet and Castle Cary were mobilised to this incident. On arrival, crews confirmed one single-storey building alight.

Fire crews got to work with small tools, a triple extension ladder and a thermal imaging camera.

The fire was caused by fire embers from a chimney falling on to insulation, causing the timber frame to smoulder.

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