A fire has broken out at the former Plymouth Herald office today (2 October).
Three appliances from Camels Head and Crownhill fire stations, and an aerial ladder platform from Greenbank Fire Station responded to reports of a fire at the building.
Fire crews quickly established that an electrical switchboard on the ground floor of the building was on fire. Firefighters used breathing apparatus, two hose reel jets, two safety jets and thermal imaging cameras to extinguish the fire.
The building was filled with smoke as a result and firefighters used fans to help clear the smoke from the building which has been empty for years.
A spokesperson for Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service told Plymouth Plus:
"We received a call at 11.05am this morning to reports of a fire at a commercial unit on Brest Road in Plymouth.
"Three appliances from Camels Head and Crownhill fire stations, and an aerial ladder platform from Greenbank Fire Station attended.
"The fire was located in an electrical switchboard on the ground floor of the six-story building, and crews used breathing apparatus, two hose reel jets, two safety jets and thermal imaging cameras to extinguish the fire.
"Two positive pressure ventilation fans were then used to help clear the building of smoke.
"The fire is not thought to have been started deliberately."
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