The flat, in Moor Lane, Wincanton, was "completely destroyed" by the blaze. Picture: Paul Jones/Somerset Leveller

Person killed in Wincanton flat fire, police confirm

Paul JonesMarch 3, 20260 Comment1

A PERSON died in a flat fire in Wincanton overnight.

The incident, at a property at Fairfield Court, Moor Lane, was reported at just after 1.30am today (March 3), with firefighters from Wincanton, Castle Cary, Yeovil and Gillingham and neighbouring Dorset sent to the scene.

Avon & Somerset Police also attended and have confirmed a man was pronounced dead at the scene.

“Three fire engines were initially sent and on arrival crews confirmed there were flames issuing and requested further assistance of another fire engine, a water bowser and an aerial ladder platform,” a Devon & Somerset Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said.

The fire was extinguished using six breathing apparatus, two hose reel jets, two thermal imaging cameras and small tools.

“The flat was 100% damaged by fire and there was water and smoke damage to another three flats,” the spokesperson added.

“The cause of the fire is under investigation.”

An Avon & Somerset Police spokesperson said officers were called at just before 2.30am.

“Sadly, one person was pronounced deceased at the scene. Although formal identification has yet to take place, the family of a man have been informed, and our thoughts are with them,” they added.

“We are working alongside fire service investigators as part of their work to identify the cause of the fire.”