Exmouth bungalow destroyed by fire

Four fire appliances were mobilised to Kay Close, Exmouth, at 8pm last night following a report of a property fire. On arrival fire crews discovered one domestic bungalow well alight with the fire starting to spread to adjoining properties.

After establishing that everybody had been accounted for, crews used eight breathing apparatus sets, three hose reel jets, two main jets, numerous ladders and roof ladders, a thermal imaging camera and two positive pressure ventilation fans to extinguish the fire.

A spokesperson from the fire service said "100 percent of the property was damaged by fire and adjoining properties were also smoke affected. The cause of the fire is still being investigated."

East Devon District Council confirmed that the fire broke out at number 18 Kay Close in Exmouth. A spokesperson said: This "property is a one-bedroom bungalow owned by East Devon District Council.  The resident of this property was not at home when the fire started and no-one was hurt or injured during this incident."

"It is believed that the fire started in number 18 and then spread through the roofs of the next three properties. 

"East Devon District Council is working closely with its tenants to see if any temporary accommodation is required and our Mobile Support Officers have been on site and available to help reassure other tenants.

Investigations into how the fire started are being carried out.