CREWS are currently tackling ANOTHER large fire in Somerset.
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service have tweeted they are currently dealing with a large fire in Crewkerne.
The fire is in a derelict bank building on Market Street.
At the moment, there are 14 fire engines, as well as various specialist vehicles and officers in attendance.
They are also being assisted by crews from Sherbourne Fire Station.
"We are currently in attendance at a large fire in Crewkerne," said a spokesperson for Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue.
"We currently have 14 Fire Engines and various specialist vehicles and officers in attendance. Crews from Crewkerne, Yeovil, Taunton, Chard, Street, Martock, Ilminster, Sherborne, Axminster, Somerton, Wincanton and Bovey Tracey are currently in attendance.
"The Police and Ambulance are also in attendance."
Fire Crews from across Somerset and Devon are currently dealing with a large fire in #Crewkerne, we currently have 10 Fire engines and various specialist vehicles and officers in attendance - more information to follow pic.twitter.com/Frz33rfGhR
— Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service (@DSFireUpdates) February 22, 2021
At 5.15pm, Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service issued another update on the fire.
"We are still in attendance, however the incident is scaling down and we are arranging relief Fire Engines to take over from those already in attendance," a spokesperson said.
"These are coming from Honiton, Street, Colyton, Cullompton, Wellington and Wiveliscombe.
"Crews have made an opening in the roof space to assist in ventilating the property and locating the location of the fire. Crews are using breathing apparatus and hose reel jets."
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