Saturday 13 December
03.46 to 22.00hrs - various locations including
Backwell, Banwell, Bishop Sutton, Dundry, Pensford and Ilminster
(Somerset)
After torrential rain hit the area, crews were called to a
number of locations to help with pumping out of properties and
pushing vehicles out of waterlogged roadways.
AF&RS's major involvement was across the border in Somerset,
where we were called to help by Devon and Somerset Fire &
Rescue Service (D&SF&RS). With a large area around the town
of Ilminster under water, crews from Bedminster Fire Station (15),
including the boat, and senior fire officers worked with colleagues
from D&SF&RS to offer help to local residents.
Avon crews were also involved in the search and recovery of a
man whose car had been found stranded in water. Tragically it is
believed that the man drowned in the rising waters after leaving
his vehicle.