Three garages damaged by large fire

Flames and smoke coming from above one of the garages. There are two officers heading towards the flames and smoke.Image source, A.K.M Group Chimney Repair Specialists
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Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service said the cause of the fire had not yet been established

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Three garages have been damaged in a large blaze, firefighters have said.

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service said one garage in Hermitage Road, Plymouth, was "well alight" when crews arrived at about 11:10 GMT, with two others also damaged by smoke and fire.

Devon and Cornwall Police said they were asked to assist fire crews and put a cordon and road closures in place.

The fire service confirmed there were no injuries and the cause had not yet been established.

An ariel view of the garages after the fire. There is debris from the fire and fire and smoke damage.Image source, A.K.M Group Chimney Repair Specialists
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Three garages were damaged in the fire

Firefighters said: "On arrival a garage was well alight, and crews used breathing apparatus, a compressed air foam jet, and a hose reel jet to extinguish the fire.

"Three garages were damaged by smoke and fire."

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