Frome accidental fire on Hallowe'en, as decorations catch light

By Susie Watkins 1st Nov 2023

These kind of natural pumpkins do NOT catch light. File photo Frome Nub News
These kind of natural pumpkins do NOT catch light. File photo Frome Nub News

Frome fire crews were called out on Hallowe'en to a fire in a home in the town. They were out at a fire within the dining room of a mid terraced house in Wallbridge Avenue involving Halloween decorations.

The Devon and Somerset force said that the fire was caused by a candle tea light placed inside of a plastic Hallowe'en skull. 

The home suffered some damage from the blaze, but most, 60%, of the fire damage was caused by the smoke. 

Crews extinguished using two breathing apparatus, one hose reel jet, one safety jet, thermal imaging camera and a positive pressure fan. The cause of the fire was accidental.

     

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