Fire that ripped through sheds and spread to terraced homes in Hengrove was ‘accidental’, say firefighters

It took 33 firefighters to put the fire out
Sophie Wills
By Sophie Wills
Published 28th Jun 2022, 09:45 BST
Updated 28th Jun 2022, 15:54 BST
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A fire that tore through fenches and sheds before spreading to terraced homes in Hengrove was ‘accidental’, Avon Fire and Rescue has said.

Smoke was visible for miles around as crews from Hicks Gate, Temple, Nailsea, Kingswood, Bath and Portishead battled the blaze which broke out on Griggfield Walk on Wednesday, June 22.

Residents gathered round the fire in Hengrove on June 22. Credit: Joe HillierResidents gathered round the fire in Hengrove on June 22. Credit: Joe Hillier
Residents gathered round the fire in Hengrove on June 22. Credit: Joe Hillier
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Shocked onlookers reported a shed ‘engulfed in flames’ which spread up a garden towards four houses.

A fire engine at the scene. Credit: Joe HillierA fire engine at the scene. Credit: Joe Hillier
A fire engine at the scene. Credit: Joe Hillier

Crews used four jets, three hose reels, a turntable ladder, small gear and gas monitors to extinguish the blaze.

A spokesperson for Avon Fire and Rescue said: “The next day, fire investigations officers joined CSI to investigate the cause of the fire.

“Following the investigation, the cause of the fire has been determined as accidental, due to electrical overloading in a shed.”

In total, 10 fire appliances attended the incident, with 33 firefighters on scene. Nobody was injured.

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