Casualty in critical condition after suffering burns in Trowbridge house fire

Police and fire investigation underway. © Wiltshire 999s

Dozens of firefighters have tackled a serious house fire during the early hours of this morning.

Fire crews from Trowbridge, Westbury, Melksham, Warminster, Devizes and Bath responded to the emergency call reporting a home ablaze at around 1am today, in Frome Road, Trowbridge.

At the height of the blaze, massive plumes of black smoke could be seen for miles around.

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Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus rescued one casualty from a first floor bedroom.

The casualty was initially taken to the Royal United Hospital in Bath but have since been transferred to a specialist burns unit at Morriston Hospital, Swansea, where they are said to be critical but stable.

Wiltshire Police have confirmed they are investigating the cause of the fire: “We are currently investigating the cause as to whether or not it is suspicious along with Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service.”

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