Exeter fire LIVE: Huge blaze erupts in Beacon Heath as 20 fire engines scrambled to scene
A huge fire has broken out in a popular park in Beacon Heath, Exeter, with 20 fire engines scrambled to tackle the blaze. Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service said they have received “multiple calls” reporting a grassfire in Mincinglake Valley Park.
Pictures and videos show thick smoke billowing into the sky. People have been urged to keep their doors and windows closed while firefighters are at the scene. Devon Wildlife Trust said in a statement: “We are aware of the fire at our Mincinglake Valley Park. Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue service are in attendance. Our immediate priority is the safety of people at the site and supporting the official response. We ask people to avoid the area and follow advice from the emergency services.”
Wildfire at Mincinglake Valley Park, Exeter @BBCSpotlight @itvwestcountry pic.twitter.com/3ensOUHaWl
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