Avon Fire and Rescue crews were called to reports of a fire in Weston-super-Mare yesterday evening (1 August). The incident occurred on Grove Heights, a residential street in the seaside town near Bristol.
There was an evacuation involved as a result of the fire. Three properties were evacuated.
Other surrounding homeowners were told to stay inside. They were advised to keep their windows and doors shut.
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On arrival at the scene, fire crews found a shed alight. Inside the shed, a BBQ and other garden equipment were found on fire.
Crews used two high pressure hose reels, a 45mm covering jet and thermal imaging cameras in extinguishing the fire. The cause of the blaze is thought to be accidental.
Last month, a house fire in Weston-super-Mare was thought to be started by a cigarette. The fire involved a shed, wooden walkway and utility room in a three-storey terraced house.
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