A FLAT fire in Wincanton prompted an emergency callout in the early hours of this morning (March 3) – with the cause of the blaze “under investigation”.

Crews from Yeovil, Castle Cary and Wincanton were sent to the scene, along with firefighters from Gillingham in neighbouring Dorset, at just after 1.30am.

“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.”

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

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

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

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