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Burnham-On-Sea fire crews called to blaze at Highbridge flat

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Fire crews tackled a blaze in a bathroom of a flat in Highbridge town centre on Boxing Day.

Three fire engines were sent to the property in Church Street at 1.15pm, including one from Burnham-On-Sea and two from Bridgwater.

Residents had alerted the fire service after fire alarms sounded and smoke was seen emerging from the building.

“Crews extinguished a fire in a domestic shower unit using a CO2 extinguisher and positive pressure ventilation equipment,” said a spokesman. A thermal image camera was also used to check for any further

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