News in Frome

THE Duchess of Cornwall made a visit to Frome Men?s Shed as part of her visit to recognise the “Compassionate Frome” programme. The initiative connects people to support networks, groups and services throughout Mendip, and has resulted in a reduction in emergency hospital admissions. She visited the Men?s Shed on 30th January after meeting people […]

The Annual General Meeting of Frome Ladies Club was held on 30th January and was presided over by Chairman Christine Cornaby. The club reports, ?The minutes of the Annual General Meeting held on 31st January 2018 were read by Jenny Boorer and then Christine gave her report as Chairman, saying 2018 had been a successful […]

A salon is working with the local medical practice to support women

One woman had to be treated for smoke inhalation

Date: 10.02.2019
Time: 19:07
Location: North Parade, Frome

2 fire appliances from Frome were mobilised following a call from a care line, who monitor sheltered accommodation, reporting a fire in a flat where a plastic kettle had been left on an electric cooker hob and, as a result, the flat was heavily smoke logged. At the time of call it was confirmed that the building had been evacuated.

Shortly after the first crew arrived and 2 breathing apparatus wearers entered the property, the fire was located in the kitchen of a top floor flat, in a building comprising of 3 floors. The small fire was soon extinguished, using a fire extinguisher, but the flat remained heavily smoke logged, with a member of staff requiring an ambulance for smoke inhalation.

This incident is now complete and was brought under control at 19:28hrs. Crews administered oxygen therapy to the female casualty, until the arrival of the ambulance crew. The flat was ventilated and area made safe before duty of care was left with staff. There were no further casualties and damage was minimal, confined to the kettle and hob only. These are the full and final details.

Date: 10.02.2019
Time: 04:01
Location: Foxcote, Frome

One fire appliance from Frome was sent to investigate a report of a fire seen from some distance away.
On arrival at the incident crews confirmed that the fire involved a barn containing hay.  The Frome fire crew were able to deal with the incident and return to station but planned to go back again at 0830 hours to check for hotspots.   

Armed officers were seen patrolling the town

Date: 07.02.2019
Time: 10:57
Location: Great Elm, Frome

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service received a call from police reporting a road traffic collision at the above location.

On arrival the incident commander confirmed one vehicle road traffic collision with one female trapped within the vehicle.

Police say one man entered a store and threatened staff and demanded cash