Domestic building fire
At 9.56am on Thursday (25) six crews and an aerial ladder were called to a house fire in Collings Well Close, Caddington.
At 9.56am on Thursday (25) six crews and an aerial ladder were called to a house fire in Collings Well Close, Caddington.
When crews arrived they were faced with a fire in the first floor and roof space of a terraced property, with the fire spreading to a neighbouring house.
Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus used hose reels to extinguish the fire from inside the house and jets from the outside to support in preventing its spread.
There was extensive fire damage to the first floor of the house, with further damage to its ground floor, as well as damage to the roof space of the adjacent property.
All persons were accounted for on the arrival of the fire service. Ambulance was on scene to support, and police assisted with a road closure in Chaul End Road.
A fire investigation has taken place and it is believed the most likely cause of the fire is accidental, believed to be discarded smoking materials.
Group Commande Lee Slipanczewski said: “Crews worked very hard using excellent offensive firefighting to reduce the spread of fire as quickly as possible.
“This is a timely reminder to ask homeowners to ensure they have a working smoke alarm on each floor of their property and that it is tested regularly.
“If you or anyone you know is a smoker, ensure cigarettes are properly extinguished before discarding them, never leave lit cigarettes unattended, and always dispose of butts properly in a safe and secure bin.”
For more information about correct disposal of cigarettes, check out our website: Smoking and Vaping | Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service (bedsfire.gov.uk)