Crews extinguish caravan fire: smoke alarm advice

Crews have extinguished a caravan fire in Ingatestone.

We were called to Stock Road today (Tuesday 1 April) at 9.28pm and crews found a static caravan, measuring approximately 8 metres by 4 metres, completely alight.

Crews from Chelmsford (two), Ingatestone and Brentwood attended and extinguished the fire by 10.25pm. The caravan interior was completely destroyed.

Watch Manager Brett Sheridan said: "Crews were faced with a limited water supply and worked hard to extinguish the fire quickly.

"The occupant was asleep but luckily woke up and was able to get out, although he did suffer burns to his hands and smoke inhalation.

"We do not believe there were working smoke alarms, so the incident is a reminder to make sure you have smoke alarms even in small spaces like caravans."

Get in touch with our home fire safety team at essex-fire.gov.uk/book or by calling 0300 303 0088.

The occupant was left in the care of the Ambulance Service. The cause has been recorded as accidental. It is believed an electric heater set fire to bedding.