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Telehandler badly damaged by fire in West Somerset

FIRE crews were sent to tackle a telehandler which was ablaze in West Somerset.

Crews from Bridgwater, Nether Stowey and Williton, were sent to Crowcombe at around 10.20am this morning (September 30).

Two fire engines and a water bowser were attended the incident, and used two breathing apparatus, two hose reel jets, a thermal image camera and hydraulic spreading equipment to tackle the fire.

“The telehander was 95% damaged by fire,” a Devon & Somerset Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said.

“The cause is believed to be accidental.”

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