Firefighters tackle car fire

Tuesday, 18 July 2023 07:00

Fire crews were called to a car fire in Gerrads Cross.

One appliance and crew from Beaconsfield and one from High Wycombe attended the incident in Oxford Road on Friday.

Smoke was visible in the area when they arrived. The incident generated multiple calls to Thames Valley Fire Control Service.

The firefighters used:
Two hose reelsA short extension ladderSmall gear

A car was around 50 per cent damaged by fire and smoke.

A caravan was around 30 per cent damaged by fire and 80 per cent damaged by smoke.

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