Fire Crews Battle Major Warehouse Blaze at Garden Centre Near Uffculme

Fire crews from across the region have been battling a massive warehouse fire at a garden centre near Uffculme since the early hours of Friday morning. The blaze, located at a property off the A38 in Burlescombe, was reported at 1:27 am, prompting an immediate response from fire stations in Cullompton, Tiverton, and Taunton.

Upon arrival, firefighters found the large warehouse fully engulfed in flames. Initial efforts included three fire appliances and an aerial platform, but as the intensity of the fire became clear, an additional five appliances were called in from stations across South Molton, Danes Castle, Bampton, Crediton, Honiton, Witheridge, Middlemoor, Taunton, Bridgwater, Wellington, Wiveliscombe, and Martock.

Crews have worked tirelessly through the night, using hose reel jets, safety jets, and an aerial ladder platform to bring the flames under control. Although steady progress has been made, firefighters continue to identify and extinguish remaining hotspots within the structure.

As the operation continues, residents are advised to keep windows and doors closed due to the thick smoke spreading from the site. The fire service has stated that the incident is gradually being scaled down as containment efforts prove effective.

Updates on the status of the blaze are expected as firefighters complete their work on-site.