Firefighters from Shepton Mallet were among multiple crews from across the area who tackled a fire on Burnham-on-Sea Pier yesterday (August 5).

At around 12.30pm, fire appliances from Burnham-on-Sea attended a developed fire on the pier, following multiple calls from members of the public.

A request was made for a further three appliances from Bridgwater, Cheddar and Nether Stowey, along with the incident command unit from Street.

The fire involved a single-storey building used as an amusement arcade. Four breathing apparatus, one hose reel jet and two main jets were in use.

Just after 1.30pm, a further three appliances from Shepton Mallet, Wellington and Ilminster were requested for breathing apparatus.

Also, Avon Fire and Rescue Service sent for Weston-super-Mare Fire Station with their turntable ladder to support the incident.

Crews added an additional hose reel jet, fogspike and triple extension ladder to the equipment in use at the scene.

At 2.15pm, crews began stripping external flashing to gain access to the fire in the wall cavity, and damp down hot spots. Western Power were requested to isolate the electricity.

Just before 4.45pm, crews confirmed this as a timber-framed, metal-cladded amusement arcade with a fire at the rear.

The fire was extinguished, and crews confirmed severe damage by fire, smoke and water.

Crews used a total of 16 breathing apparatus sets, two main jets, two hose reel jets, fogspike, triple extension ladder, thermal imaging cameras and small tools.

The cause is undetermined at this time, and investigations continue.