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Firefighters called to commercial deep fat fryer fire at Burnham-On-Sea seafront cafe

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Firefighters were called to tackle a commercial deep fat fryer on fire at a seafront cafe in Burnham-On-Sea on Monday (May 10th).

One crew from Burnham-On-Sea and one from Bridgwater, as well as an aerial ladder platform from Bridgwater, were called to the Bay View Cafe on the South Esplanade at 7.52am, as pictured here.

A spokesperson for Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue says: “The fire control received a call reporting a fire and quickly mobilised crews from Burnham and Bridgwater, as well as an aerial ladder platform from Bridgwater.”

Fire crews on Burnham-On-Sea South Esplanade

“Upon arrival crews confirmed a commercial deep fat fryer was on fire and got to work to extinguish using a CO2 extinguisher and a fire blanket.”

“The fire was contained to a commercial deep fat fryer resulting in 100% damage to the fryer unit and 10% smoke damage to the surrounding area of the kitchen.”

Fire crews on Burnham-On-Sea South Esplanade

“The fire was extinguished using two fire blankets and the fryer unit was left to naturally cool. The cause of the fire was accidental.”

A spokeswoman for the Bay View Cafe told Burnham-On-Sea.com: “We are open as usual today, but we may have to operate a reduced menu.”

 

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