Totnes houses blaze accidental, say firefighters

Firefighters are treating a blaze which damaged two houses in Totnes as accidental.

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service said the properties in Rhine Villas were extensively damaged in the fire just after 16:00 BST on Tuesday.

The service said crews "responded with a robust operation" using eight appliances, six breathing apparatus, two attack jets, four hose reel jets, an aerial ladder platform and two water bowsers.

It added both roof spaces were completely destroyed by fire and heat and the properties suffered water damage, but no-one was injured.

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