Fire crews rush to two nearby fires in Devizes

Firefighters are tackling two fires in Devizes <i>(Image: Supplied)</i>
Firefighters are tackling two fires in Devizes (Image: Supplied)
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Two fires have broken out in nearby buildings in Devizes.

Emergency services were called to reports of a fire in the first floor of a house on Bath Road in Devizes at 2.40pm on Friday, July 11.

Firefighters were then alerted to a second incident in a nearby property on Mayenne Place at 2.55pm shortly after arriving at the scene in Bath Road.

Four fire crews remain at the scene of the Bath Road fire and a further two at Mayenne Place, with both incidents ongoing.

A spokesperson for Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue said: "We are in attendance at a domestic property fire on Bath Road, Devizes. 

"We were called at 2:40pm today and four fire appliances were mobilised from Trowbridge, Ludgershall, Calne and Corsham.

"On arrival crews found a fire on the first floor of a detached property which is being extinguished using two main lines and two hose reel jets."

A spokesperson added: "We were called to reports of a building fire on Mayenne Road, Devizes at 2:55pm today.

"Crews from Marlborough and Malmesbury were mobilised and on arrival found a large shed alight. 

"This is still ongoing."

Wiltshire Police have been approached for comment on their response to the incident.

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