A FLAT in Milverton was severely damaged by fire with flames and smoke issuing from the building as the first of three fire crews – from Wiveliscombe, Wellington and Taunton – arrived at 7.30pm on Saturday (May 13).

There was approximately 25 per cent fire damage to the second-floor flat, 100 per cent smoke damage to the living room and 15 per cent smoke damage to the rest of the property in Creedwell Orchard. 

Fire crews used breathing apparatus, two hose reel jets, two safety jets, a thermal image camera and a short extension ladder to deal with the incident.