Fire crews from Burnham-On-Sea and Bridgwater have tackled a blaze involving several fences and bushes in Woolavington this afternoon (Monday).
Crews were called to Sedgemoor Way just before 4pm.
A spokesmen for Devon and Somerset fire service said: “The fire service were called to a report of fences and bushes on fire.”
“One fire engine from Bridgwater was initially mobilised and a further fire engine from Burnham-On-Sea also attended.”
“On arrival crews requested an ambulance for one elderly male suffering from smoke inhalation and were administering oxygen to him.”
“Fire involving bonfire which had spread to 40m x 15m of fence and hedge.”
”Two fences and one hedge 100% damaged by fire. There was no fire damage to the building, but the roof was checked as a precautionary measure for smoke ingress.”
“One male was given oxygen therapy by fire service personnel, and the ambulance was also in attendance.”
“The fire was extinguished using one hose reel jet, one thermal imaging camera and beaters.”
The cause of the fire was accidental.
