Published: August 17, 2008
Burnham-On-Sea fire crews tackle small blaze at Ritz Social Club

A Burnham-On-Sea town centre club was evacuated on Sunday evening (August 17th) after a small fire broke out.

Two Burnham fire crews were sent to the Ritz Social Club in Victoria Street, as pictured here, after an electrical fault in a extractor fan unit caused a kitchen blaze.

Fire crews used a CO2 extinguisher to tackle the fire at 4.40pm, along with smoke extraction equipment to ventilate the premises.

Club spokeswoman Helen Whaley told Burnham-On-Sea.com: "The club was fully evacuated of all customers while the crews dealt with the incident."

"Fortunately, the damage was limited to the extractor fan unit only, although there was a lot of smoke. It could have been a lot worse."

A fire spokesman told Burnham-On-Sea.com at the scene: "The fire was started due to an electrical fault and was extinguished using one CO2 extinguisher. Damage was limited to 5% direct fire and heat to the controller."

"Smoke detectors were fitted but did not activate, and the occupiers are therefore arranging for an electrican to attend to check the alarm system."

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