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Coalville Fire Crews Called To Bardon Hill Industrial Unit Blaze

By Graham Hill 16th Aug 2020

The fire broke out at a unit in Maple Court. Photo: Instantstreetview.com
The fire broke out at a unit in Maple Court. Photo: Instantstreetview.com

Crews from Coalville Fire Station were called out to a blaze at an industrial unit in Bardon Hill this morning (Sunday).

The two appliances were joined by an Ashby crew to tackle the fire in a warehouse Maple Court, off Walker Road.

No-one was hurt in the incident and the owner was at the scene as fire engines arrived.

In all, there was 10 per cent fire damager caused to plasterboard and racking and the blaze was put out just after 11.50.

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service gave more information about the fire on their website.

They said: "Initial call came from the occupier of the building to advise that smoke had been seen issuing from the unit.

"Two fire appliances and a Tactical Response Vehicle were mobilised.

"The fire was located in the main warehouse. Two crew members wearing breathing apparatus, one hose reel jet and one main jet were in use.

"The owner was in attendance at the scene and there were no casualties.

"Fire extinguished and positive pressure ventilation fan in use."

     

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