A THIRD-floor flat in Taunton that caught fire, has been confirmed as "significantly" damaged by smoke.
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service received calls at 4.23pm on December 4 reporting the fire in the bedroom of the third-floor flat at Gladstone Street, Taunton.
Firefighters from Taunton Fire Station were sent to investigate the situation and after confirming the fire, got to work tackling the flames.
The fire service confirmed that to extinguish the blaze, crews wore two breathing apparatus, used a ladder, positive pressure ventilation and a hose.
Overall, the bedroom was completely destroyed by the fire and smoke. The remainder of the flat was also damaged by smoke.
The cause of the fire was recorded as accidental.
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A spokesperson for Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service said: "The room was 10% damaged by fire and 100% damaged by smoke.
"The remainder of the flat was 25% damaged by smoke.
"The cause of the fire was recorded as accidental."
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