Following the incident, the South Molton Fire Department posted about the fire on their Facebook page. Along with a link to the fire department event page, the crew also posted a photo taken from the spot. In the picture, the fire seems to be raging in buildings on the farm. The flame is so intense that you can see the frames of the buildings with the rest of the construction being dissolved by the flames. Reading: Umberleigh Fire: Fire Department Confirms Fire Extinguished Firefighters were first alerted to the incident by a member of the public who described a “big fire” on a farm near Umberleigh. Initially, two fire trucks rushed to the scene, one from Barnstaple and one from South Molton, along with an officer. However, after watching the scene, a water carrier was requested from Barnstaple and two more police officers attended due to the seriousness of the incident. Crews located that the property was now a fully developed large fire containing many caravans, machinery and rollers. Two other fire engines were called in to put out the blaze, one from Brownon and one from Thorrington. An aerial platform ladder was also requested, which was transported from the Castle of the Danes to Exeter. The barn was considered to contain hazardous materials and an environmental protection unit from South Molton was mobilized. Another water carrier was also invited to attend the Castle of the Danes in Exeter. The incident management unit from Ilfracombe was also present, and later a unit from Martock. After the fire, crews confirmed that the barn had been completely destroyed, but all the people at the scene were recorded. Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue said they believed the cause of the fire was “accidental”. During the fire, the A377 remained closed for 16 hours and reopened at approximately 11 a.m. Saturday (April 16). Umberleigh Barn Fire (April 15) (Image: Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue) A spokesman said: “Fire control received a call from a member of the public about a large fire on a farm in Umberleigh. The initial response included two Barnstaple fire engines, a South Molton fire truck and an officer. “Based on further information gathered by the caller, the fire control escalated the incident and mobilized an aquifer from Barnstaple and two other officers. caravans, machinery and rollers and requested two more fire trucks (Braunton and Torrington) and an aerial platform ladder (Danes Castle – Exeter) for access and resources. “The A377 also closed due to its proximity to the incident. They then requested an environmental protection unit (South Molton) and an additional aquifer (Danes Castle – Exeter). “The incident management unit from Ilfracombe was also present, and later a unit from Martock. The crews confirmed that the barn containing many caravans, machinery and cylinders (containing argon, butane, propane) was 100% destroyed by fire. but all the people on stage are counted. “Electricity has been isolated and crews are moving steadily. The cause of the fire is believed to have been accidental.” Receive the best stories about the things you love most, edited by us and delivered to your inbox every day. Choose what you love here Read more related articles Read more related articles
