Firefighters have tackled a tumble dryer fire at a housing complex for the elderly in Newport this morning (Wednesday).
3 fire appliances from Newport and East Cowes were mobilised to Foxes Road at 08:55, alongside an Aerial Ladder Platform and the Incident Command Unit.
The first crew on scene quickly extinguished the fire and used positive pressure ventilation to clear smoke from the building. The appliance was removed from the property.
East Cowes’ appliance was stood down en-route to the incident.
