RECAP: Homes evacuated as firefighters battle blaze in Bangor

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Neighbour tells of moment he was evacuated from home after fire in Bangor

A man has told of the moment police told him he had to leave his home after a fire broke out at the property next door. Firefighters and police were called to the blaze on Tan Y Fron Terrace, High Street, in Bangor just before 5.40am today (June 13). Up to four properties had to be evacuated as smoke poured from the house. Keenan Williams has spoken to us about what happened. Read more.

What we know so far

Here’s what we know so far about the blaze:

• Two fire engines were called to the property at Tan Y Fron Terrace at High Street in Bangor just before 5.40am.
• Up to four homes were evacuated as firefighters battled the blaze.
• The road was taped off by police during the incident.
• Paramedics attended but found nobody at the scene.
• A fire investigation is set to take place to determine what caused the blaze.

'No patient found at the scene'

The Welsh Ambulance Service tell me that they attended but nobody was found at the property,

We were called on Thursday 13 June at approximately 5:46 to reports of a house on fire in Bangor. We responded with one ambulance and were supported by the Police and Fire & Rescue services. No patient was found at the scene.

Fire investigation underway

The fire service tell me that a fire investigation is underway.

A spokeswoman said: Crews from Bangor and Menai Bridge were called to a house fire on Tan Y Fron Terrace, High Street, Bangor at 05.39hrs this morning.

Video from the scene

This was the scene of the incident earlier this morning.

Damage to house

It looks as though the damage is on the first floor of the house.

Fire engine remains on scene

At least one fire engine remains at the scene at Tanyfron Terrace at High Street.

Road taped off

Yellow police tape has been put across the road with police cars also blocking the area off.

Residents allowed back into their homes

Police and fire crews have now told the residents who were evacuated that they can re-enter their homes.

Hoses reeled in

I’m told the firefighters have now reeled the hoses in and the smoke has cleared.

Neighbour tells of moment police told him to leave his home

Keenan Williams lives next door to the house that is on fire.

He has told me that around four homes were evacuated earlier this morning.

He said: “There are two fire engines and a few police cars. They evacuated the houses but everyone seems to be okay. I was in my room and heard my doorbell but because it was 5am I decided not act upon answering it due to the time. I then heard someone shouting hello and then I replied. They told me it was the police and there’s a fire next door and I need to evacuate. It was scary especially considering my room was on the side that joined both houses. From what I have heard three other houses were evacuated. There was lots of smoke coming from the house so I’ve had to just wait in my car as I didn’t want to get that close. I am not sure if there was anyone in the house but there is no ambulance service that I can see.”

Heavy smoke coming from home

This video shows the smoke coming from the property earlier this morning.

What the fire service say

The fire service tell me that they are in attendance but cannot provide any details at the moment.

Homes evacuated

One resident tells me that nearby homes have been evacuated. He tells me that his doorbell rang at 5am and it was the police telling him to leave his property.

House fire in Bangor

Firefighters have been called to a house fire in Bangor.

Two crews are at the scene on High Street.

We’ll bring you all the latest updates as we get them.