Oil heater sparks house fire in Ipswich
Firefighters tackled a blaze at a house in Ellenbrook Green, Ipswich on Friday after an oil heater caught fire. All occupants escaped without injury.
The big picture: Three fire crews, police and ambulance services responded to the incident, which began at 11:49 on Friday morning.
What happened:
- The fire broke out in an oil heater on the ground floor
- Occupants raised the alarm
- Two fire engines from Princes Street and one from Ipswich East attended
- Two firefighters wearing breathing apparatus extinguished the fire using a hose reel jet
- Crews used portable ventilation equipment to clear smoke
Response time: The incident was dealt with swiftly, with a Stop notice issued at 12:21.
Bottom line: Quick action by residents and emergency services prevented what could have been a more serious incident. All occupants were accounted for and no injuries were reported.
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