House Fire

Hillington Close, Aylesbury

At the height of the fire seven appliances and crews, along with five officers attended.

The appliances and crews were:

Two from Aylesbury.
Two from Thame
One from Watlington
One from Amersham.
One Command Support Unit from Slade Park, Oxford.

A two-storey, mid-terrace property was 100 per cent damaged by fire. Two neighbouring properties were effected by smoke and water damage.

The firefighters used:

Four sets of breathing apparatus.
Two hose reel jets
Two main jets
A short extension ladder
Small gear
A thermal imaging camera

Firefighter remained on the scene into the following day, monitoring the scene and damping down hotspots.

The incident was left in the hands of Thames Valley Police.

A 71-year-old man from Aylesbury was arrested by Thames Valley Police on suspicion of arson with the intent to endanger life.
Anyone with information is asked to make a report by calling 101 or via the Thames Valley Police website quoting reference 43220179813.