Blaze at Pittards (From This is The West Country)
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Blaze at Pittards
5:46pm Sunday 11th July 2010 in News
FIREFIGHTERS were called to put out a blaze in Pittards factory on Sherborne Road, Yeovil, at 8.32am today.
A Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue spokesman said the fire was caused by an overheated roller system, which was giving off lots of smoke.
He added: "On-site staff tackled the blaze using handheld fire extinguishers.
"Crews assisted by committing a team of breathing apparatus wearers to enter the risk area and ventilate the property using positive pressure ventilation fans.
"The damage from the fire was confined to the machinery and the oil had become contaminated as a result.
"Crews advised staff to strip down the heating elements in the machine before leaving it unattended.
"The duty of care was then handed to on site personnel."
