Time Incident Posted: 20:31
Incident Date: 28/08/2017
Incident Location: Incident Location: Chettle Road
Incident Number: 12981
Incident Type: Fire
Initial Emergency Call Received: 19:57
Fire and Rescue Service Vehicles Attended: 1 Appliance from Central
Officer(s) in Charge of Incident: Crew Manager
Time Incident Closed:
Damage: NA
Believed Cause: Out of control bonfire
Initial Information: Call received to a dangerous bonfire, This was threatening neighbouring properties, 1 hose reel jet in use to extinguisher the fire.
Updated Incident Information:
Public Statement Issued: Remember that safety is the key to having a safe and successful bonfire, anytime of the year.
Once the bonfire is lit, make sure you:
•keep a bucket of water or a garden hose nearby in case of emergencies
•don’t leave the bonfire unattended
•keep children and pets away from the bonfire
•don’t throw any fireworks into the fire
•don't burn aerosols, tyres, canisters or anything containing foam or paint - many produce toxic fumes and some containers may explode, causing injury
Once the bonfire has died down, spray the embers with water to stop it reigniting.
Disclaimer:
Please note that Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service warrants that the information provided is believed accurate as at the date and time of publishing, this includes an indication of the nature of the incident, the cause motive and basic cause description. The Service reserves the right after that date to change, at its absolute discretion, the information provided in any way it chooses including but not limited to deletion and addition without further notice to you.
