Ramsey fire crews put out 'structure fire' in Andreas

It started due to sparks from a log burner

The Isle of Man Fire and Rescue Service dealt with a structure fire in Andreas last night (Tuesday 27 January).

Beach Buddies founder Bill Dale has confirmed it was his property and has thanked the fire service and neighbours 'who came quickly to the rescue'.

Crews from Ramsey Station were called to the scene shortly after 6pm.

On arrival, crews discovered the roof of a lean-to structure of the property well alight, and a breathing apparatus team were quickly deployed to extinguish the fire using high pressure hose reel equipment.

It's believed the fire started due to sparks from a log burner and high winds caused this to quickly spread along the roof section.

The team was there for around 90 minutes.

They've issued this advice to people using log burners in their property:

• Ensure the devices are fitted and regularly maintained by competent persons
• Ensure you have working smoke alarms in your property
• Make sure you have a carbon monoxide detector in the same room as the stove
• Chimneys or flues should be regularly swept, and fuel should be properly seasoned with a low moisture content

In a statement published online, Mr Dale added: "We all tend to take people like firemen and women for granted but it's moments like this that make you realise what a great job they do for the community.

"And to the two neighbours who helped in the early stages - a massive thank you. 

"It's great to know there are people on this Island looking after each other."