Blaze Breaks Out at Premier Inn in Braintree – Seven Fire Crews Respond
Firefighters Bring Blaze Under Control
Seven fire crews rushed to tackle a fierce blaze at the Premier Inn in Braintree. The flames have now been fully extinguished.
Firefighters used an Aerial Ladder Platform to take apart the hotel roof piece by piece, dousing stubborn hotspots and preventing flare-ups.
Quick Response Earns Praise
Station Manager Paul Champ praised the teams for their swift action. He said, “Crews worked quickly to put the fire out. We’ll start scaling down the operation in the next hour, reducing to two crews who will remain on site to monitor hotspots.”
Fire Ruled Accidental
Investigations have confirmed the fire was accidental. Officials say there’s no suspicion of foul play.
