Firefighters were called to a property in Leominster after a fire involving a wood-burning stove prompted an emergency response on one of the town’s busiest roads.
According to the latest update from Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service, crews were called at 3.04pm on Tuesday, November 10, to an incident in Etnam Street, Leominster. The fire service later confirmed the incident involved a wood-burning stove and that there were no casualties.
Two fire engines were initially sent to the scene, with crews from both Leominster and Kingsland attending. Early reports suggested firefighters had been investigating what was believed to be a chimney fire at a property on Etnam Street.
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As the incident developed, firefighters worked to make the property safe. The wood-burning stove was removed from the home and taken into the garden, while crews used a positive pressure ventilation fan to clear smoke from the building. A thermal imaging camera was also used to check for any remaining hotspots.
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The response drew attention from passers-by on the busy Leominster town centre route as emergency services remained at the scene throughout the afternoon.
Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service has now confirmed the incident was brought to a successful conclusion without injury. The incident was officially marked as closed at 5.53pm.
A spokesperson for the fire service said crews were called to a wood-burning stove fire in Leominster and confirmed that no casualties were reported.
