Summary

Recap after eight engines tackle Rickmansworth house fire

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  • Eight fire engines are at the scene in Chorleywood Road, Rickmansworth.
  • They are tackling a 'substantial' house fire that broke out this afternoon.
  • Everybody is accounted for and no one has been injured.
  • Members of the public have been advised to avoid the area and those in the immediate area should keep windows and doors shut.
  • The chief fire officer has reportedly informed councillors that more fire crews are due to arrive in the road to relieve the firefighters on the scene.
  • The fire appears to have been brought largely under control.
  • Police are also at the scene.

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