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12:26 PM

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14/08/2020

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New Denham

12:26 PM, Friday 14 August, 2020

Roof fire

Willow Crescent West, New Denham

Appliances and crews from Gerrards Cross, Beaconsfield, Maidenhead and Bracknell, two from Hayes and two from Slough attended, along with four officers.

Fire affecting the roof and first floor of a two-storey detached house.

Firefighters used four sets of breathing apparatus, three hose reels, three main jets, a light portable pump, and thermal imaging camera.

A cordon was put in place and gas and electrical supply to the property was isolated.

Firefighters gave oxygen to a man suffering from the effects of breathing in smoke and was then treated by South Central Ambulance Service and taken to hospital. Residents were advised to avoid the area, stay indoors and keep windows and doors closed while the incident was being dealt with, due to the volume of smoke being produced.