FIRE: Firefighters from Taunton and Wellington were called to an accidental cleaning machine fire in Taunton
FIREFIGHTERS were called to a property in Taunton following reports a cleaning machine was on fire.
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service were called at 9.49am today (June 4) to Station Road in Taunton and sent two fire engines from Taunton, one fire engine from Wellington and a duty officer to fight the fire.
When crews arrived the officer in charge confirmed a small fire involving a cleaning machine was out before firefighters arrived.
Firefighters conducted investigations with a thermal imaging camera to ensure the fire was completely out.
The crew also used a positive pressure ventilation fan to extract the smoke from the building.
It is believed the cause of the fire was accidental.
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