Time Incident Posted: 22:55
Incident Date: 25/01/2021
Incident Location: Incident Location: Downing Drive Leicester
Incident Number: 2943
Incident Type: Dwelling fire
Initial Emergency Call Received: 22:26hrs
Fire and Rescue Service Vehicles Attended: 1 fire engine from Eastern fire station and 1 fire engine from Central fire station
Officer(s) in Charge of Incident:
Time Incident Closed: 23:50
Damage: Slight fire damage and moderate smoke damage to conservatory
Believed Cause: Accidental due to unattended candle
Initial Information: Occupier reported smoke inside dwelling
Updated Incident Information: On arrival, Incident Commander confirmed single storey dwelling, fire located in conservatory to the rear of the property. 2 Fire fighters in breathing apparatus took 1 hose reel into the property and confirmed the Fire Out On Arrival.
Fire crews used positive pressure ventilation fan to clear smoke.
Public Statement Issued: Fire Service recommend that candles and naked flames are never left unattended.
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