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Lifesaving equipment stolen from Corsham Fire Station
Overview
A break-in at Corsham Fire Station in Wiltshire resulted in the theft of thousands of pounds worth of lifesaving equipment and tools, leaving a fire engine out of action and unavailable for emergency responses.
Key points
- Lifesaving equipment and tools worth thousands of pounds were stolen from Corsham Fire Station on Beechfield Road.
- The incident occurred between 20:00 BST on 11 October and 05:00 BST on 12 October.
- The theft left a fire engine unavailable for emergency response, according to Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service.
- Wiltshire Police are carrying out CCTV and house-to-house enquiries and appealing for information from the public.