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Oil heater sparks house fire in Ipswich

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Firefighters tackled a blaze at a house in Ellenbrook Green, Ipswich on Friday after an oil heater caught fire. All occupants escaped without injury.

The big picture: Three fire crews, police and ambulance services responded to the incident, which began at 11:49 on Friday morning.

What happened:

  • The fire broke out in an oil heater on the ground floor

  • Occupants raised the alarm

  • Two fire engines from Princes Street and one from Ipswich East attended

  • Two firefighters wearing breathing apparatus extinguished the fire using a hose reel jet

  • Crews used portable ventilation equipment to clear smoke

Response time: The incident was dealt with swiftly, with a Stop notice issued at 12:21.

Bottom line: Quick action by residents and emergency services prevented what could have been a more serious incident. All occupants were accounted for and no injuries were reported.

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Quick fire crew response prevents Spring Road blaze from spreading

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Firefighters raced to a home on Spring Road earlier this morning to tackle a bedroom blaze, successfully stopping flames from spreading to the roof.

Two fire crews at the scene
Two crews attended the sceneSFRS

The occupant was alerted to the fire and woken up by their smoke alarm, allowing them to safely exit the property and call Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service quickly.

Firefighters from Princes Street and Ipswich East fire stations were on scene within minutes of being called at 10.18am. The incident was closed at 12.40pm.

Burnt remains of a bedroom
Firefighters stressed the importance of closing bedroom doors at nightSFRS

Two crews responded to the incident.

The fire is believed to have been caused by an electrical appliance. Residents can find more information about fire safety in their homes through Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service's safety guidance.

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