There are no serious injuries at the majorly blaze in Shirburn Road it has been confirmed by the fire service.
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service Area manager Gerald Taylor said on twitter:
“Currently at fire in Shirburn Rd, Torquay. 12 fire engines and aerial ladder. Three properties involved. Shirburn Rd currently closed. No serious injuries reported”
Currently at fire in Shirburn Rd, Torquay. 12 fire engines and aerial ladder. Three properties involved. Shirburn Rd currently closed. No serious injuries reported @DSFireUpdates @DevonLiveNews @itvwestcountry @BBCSpotlight pic.twitter.com/crKU8oWa0o
— Gerald Taylor (@ACFOGTaylor) July 9, 2019
Emergency services were called to reports of a fire at around 3.15pm today, Tuesday 9th July.
Three fire appliances were initially on scene, more arriving soon after.
The road was cordoned off and closed to pedestrians and traffic between Fiveways and Park Road.
Fire crews are still work to extinguish the fire which has spread to neighbouring properties.
Updates as information becomes available.
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