Three Rescued from above a Tapas Restaurant, Exeter, Devon UK

BGUK_2184196 - *CORRECTION* Original reports said it was above "THE MINT PUB * Three People had a lucky escape this evening, after a fire took hold in Tapas/kebab shop, on Fore Street, Exeter. The Fire spread to the upstairs accommodation above the Tapas/Kebab shop on Fore Street, in Central Exeter. Two People were rescued by the fire service, with them climbing down a ladder from above the Tapas Takeaway, The Building is within some of the most historic parts of the city, and sits on the ground floor of a four story Building. One Female was escorted out of the property by firefighters using a "Smoke Hood" which is according to an regional fire commander, is a new piece of equipment for the Devon and Somerset Fire service. It is understood from the NHS Operations Command Officer on scene that three people were taken to the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital By land ambulance with minor injuries consistent with Smoke Inhalation. The Following was published on Devon and Somerset Fires services website. There are currently 8 fire engines, 2 aerial ladder platforms and supporting appliances and Officers at an incident. The initial call came in as one of the fryers on fire in a shop, however this has escalated as the fire has spread to the flats above the shop. Three people have been rescued from the flats by the Fire Service. The Incident follows on from a Major gas leak that occurred on the same street yesterday This incident is ongoing, please therefore do avoid the area if you are in Exeter. Updates will be posted throughout the evening. Update at 2215 hrs. One aerial ladder platform has returned to home station, however all other fire engines, special appliances and officers remain at the incident. Update at 2320 hrs. Two fire engines remain at the incident along with Officers - all other fire engines have returned home station. Attending Stations - Torquay Bovey Tracey Danes Castle Exmouth Crediton Cullompton Honiton Tiverton Middlemoor Martock