Firefighters extinguish garden shed blaze in Royal Wootton Bassett

Credit: DWFRS

Firefighters quickly extinguished a shed blaze in Royal Wootton Bassett this morning.

Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service received a number of calls from local residents reporting the fire or a large plume of black smoke in the area at around 9.40am.

A crew from Royal Wootton Bassett arrived at the scene in Home Ground, Woodshaw, a short time later, bringing the fire under control within minutes.

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The flames were extinguished using a main jet and hose reel jet.

A small shed and part of a garden fence were destroyed by fire, as plumes of smoke were seen for miles around.

A fire service spokesperson said: “Thank you to all adjoining neighbours of affected properties for allowing Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service crew access to get this swiftly under control.”

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