A fire this morning in the roof of a care home that saw residents evacuated from their rooms could have had a 'far worse' outcome, in the view of a senior firefighter at the scene.
Fire crews were called to the incident at Meadowbrook Care Home in Gobowenall called to Meadowbrook Care Home in GobowenThe incident, at around 3.45am saw the building evacuated and residents moved to another part of the centre.
Mr Bainbridge said that when the crews had arrived there was no"obvious sign of fire" but officers from Oswestry investigated the building and found a 'smoke logged' area – with further examination revealing a fire in a roof space. Mr Bainbridge added:"Had the fire alarm not activated, or had the first attending crew not been as diligent as they were it could have been far more serious than it was."
He said:"We are relieved that all residents and staff are safe, well and unharmed. The fire was contained in one area and all necessary protocols were followed and the emergency services were called.
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