Shed fire at Blakeview - 28 Sept 2020

At 2:16 this afternoon CFS and MFS crews were alerted to a fire in a two-bay shed on Lodge Way, Blakeview.

Three CFS and three MFS crews arrived to find the shed, containing a car and two gas cylinders, on fire and two nearby houses under threat.

SA Police and SA Ambulance services supported the 27 firefighters as they worked to contain the fire.

The fire is believed to have started in the vehicle, with a man receiving burns to his hands and arms.

The man was transported to hospital

Damage to the shed and vehicle is estimated to be approximately $55,000.

2020-09-28 Brett Williamson