A fence fire spread to the block, in a yard near Castle Cary. Picture: Somerton Fire Station

Office block and workshop near Castle Cary “destroyed” by fence fire that spread

Paul JonesOctober 11, 20250 Comment0

AN office block and workshop near Castle Cary were “totally destroyed” by fire last night (October 10) after a fence blaze spread.

The blaze, in a commercial yard, was reported at 7.37pm, with a total of six fire engines sent to the scene, along with a water bowser, aerial platform, command support unit and specialist officers.

Stations attending were Street, Yeovil, Castle Cary, Martock, Shepton Mallet, Somerton, Wells and Wincanton.

A Devon & Somerset Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “Fire control received 999 calls reporting some fences on fire in a commercial yard, near Castle Cary.

“One fire engine was originally sent, however subsequent calls indicated this fire was spreading, so a further fire engine and water bowser was sent to assist.”

More crews and equipment followed, they said, and added: “Crews have since confirmed this fire now involves a wooden office block and workshop well alight.”

At around 11.45pm, the spokesperson said the blaze had been extinguished.

“The building was totally destroyed by the fire and the cause was accidental,” they added.