Five fire engines tackle Robertsbridge house fire

Five fire engines were needed to put out a house fire caused by a candle in Robertsbridge last night (Sunday, February 12).
By The Newsroom
Published 13th Feb 2017, 10:22 BST
Updated 1st Mar 2017, 09:48 BST

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The fire devastated the home in Robertsbridge. Photo by Battle Fire Station SUS-170213-100915001The fire devastated the home in Robertsbridge. Photo by Battle Fire Station SUS-170213-100915001
The fire devastated the home in Robertsbridge. Photo by Battle Fire Station SUS-170213-100915001

East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service crews from Battle, Burwash and Hastings, including the Aerial Ladder Platform, were sent to Northbridge Street after reports of a ground-floor bedroom fire in a two-storey house.

Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus tackled the accidental fire, caused by a candle, with hose reel jets.

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Everyone was accounted for and the fire victim support unit was requested to attend the incident.

The fire devastated the home in Robertsbridge. Photo by Battle Fire Station SUS-170213-100131001The fire devastated the home in Robertsbridge. Photo by Battle Fire Station SUS-170213-100131001
The fire devastated the home in Robertsbridge. Photo by Battle Fire Station SUS-170213-100131001

The fire service urged people to make sure candles are placed in correct holders to avoid causing a fire, for safety tips visit www.esfrs.org/your-safety/fire-safety-at-home/candles-decorative-lights-decorations.

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Five fire engines were needed to put out a house fire in Robertsbridge on Sunday, February 12. Photo by Battle Fire Station SUS-170213-100117001Five fire engines were needed to put out a house fire in Robertsbridge on Sunday, February 12. Photo by Battle Fire Station SUS-170213-100117001
Five fire engines were needed to put out a house fire in Robertsbridge on Sunday, February 12. Photo by Battle Fire Station SUS-170213-100117001

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