Crews from multiple fire stations worked to tackle a blaze at a property in the Larkhall area of Bath in the early hours of this morning, Monday 8th December.
Firefighters on the turntable ladder fighting the fire through the roof | Photo © Bath Echo
A fire initially damaged the ground floor of the property in Eden Terrace on Eldon Place at around 7.30pm yesterday, Sunday 7th December.
Eight firefighters using breathing apparatus extinguished the fire using high-pressure hose reels and covering jets.
Fire crews at the initial fire | Photo © Bath Echo
Crews from more stations were called out again later in the evening after the fire reignited and affected the roof, known as “rekindling”.
A local resident reported seeing smoke ‘pouring’ from the roof of the house at around 11.30pm.
Crews from the Bath, Hicks Gate, Radstock and Kingswood fire stations attended the scene.
The Echo understands the resident was away from the property at the time of the fire.
Crews from multiple stations attended the blaze | Photo © Bath Echo
A spokesperson for the South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) said: “We were called at 7.31pm on Sunday 7th December to an incident in Bath.
“We sent one double-crewed land ambulance, a rapid response vehicle and the hazardous area response team to the scene.
“We conveyed one patient by land ambulance to Royal United Hospital Bath.”
Firefighters working at the scene | Photo © Bath Echo
A spokesperson for Avon Fire & Rescue Service said: “On 7th December at 7.30pm, crews from Bath, Hicks Gate and Kingswood were called to a house fire on Eden Terrace in Bath.
“Upon arrival, crews found the property well alight on the ground floor of the building.
“Eight firefighters entered the property wearing breathing apparatus to extinguish the fire with high-pressure hose reels and covering jets.
“Fans were then used to clear the smoke from the property, and thermal imaging cameras were in use to check for hot spots.
The property has been significantly damaged | Photo © Bath Echo
“Police and Ambulance colleagues were also on the scene. One casualty self-rescued and was treated by Ambulance.
“Crews left the scene at 10:34pm with a reinspection booked for midnight.
“At 11:22pm, crews from Bath, Kingswood, Hicks Gate and Radstock were re-called to the incident after the property’s roof re-ignited.
“Ladders were used, including the Turn Table Ladder, to fight the fire externally, with high-pressure hose reels and two firefighters wearing breathing apparatus.
“Neighbouring properties were also evacuated but were thankfully unaffected by the fire.
“Crews from Bath remained on the scene until 5:46am on 8th December to monitor any hotspots and ensure the fire would not re-ignite.
The cause of the fire is currently unknown, and a full fire investigation is yet to take place.
