A person was successfully rescued from a house fire that erupted near the Somerset border on Thursday, May 7. Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service responded swiftly after neighbors reported smoke billowing from a property at Silton, just off the A303, at 4:27 pm.
Upon arrival, crews from Gillingham confirmed that the occupant was still inside the burning home. Firefighters from Wincanton Fire Station quickly rescued the individual, who was unharmed but assessed by paramedics from Southwest Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWAST).
Once the fire was fully ventilated, the occupant was allowed to return to the property. Later that same evening, Wincanton crews were dispatched to assist at a large commercial fire in Frome, returning home shortly after 1:30 am.
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A spokesperson for Wincanton Fire Station stated: “While en route, it was confirmed that neighbors saw smoke issuing from the windows and that the occupant was still inside. Upon arrival, Gillingham crews had successfully rescued the casualty. The individual was assessed on scene and found to be unharmed. They were able to return to their home once it was safe.”