Aylesbury crews tackle fire affecting vehicles and properties
Teams established safety cordon and conducted re-inspections
Fire crews from Aylesbury, Buckingham, and Bicester responded to a blaze involving two vehicles that spread to nearby garages and properties.
The incident, which saw a turntable ladder from West Ashland and two officers attend, occurred as the fire engulfed the vehicles and extended to a block of two garages and the external areas of two detached homes.
Firefighters used five sets of breathing apparatus, two hose reel jets, one main jet, two COâ‚‚ extinguishers, a thermal imaging camera, and the turntable ladder to extinguish the fire.
Coordinated Response and Safety Measures
Crews collaborated with gas and electricity providers due to affected utility services.
A 25-metre safety cordon was established to ensure public safety during the firefighting operation.
Firefighters conducted multiple re-inspections over the following 24 hours, using thermal imaging cameras to monitor affected areas for residual heat.
Temperature readings showed continuous reduction without identifying any additional hotspots.
Efforts by the fire crews exemplified efficient and thorough handling of the incident, demonstrating commitment to public safety and property protection.