A fire has severely damaged a storeroom at the Cleave Inn in Lustleigh, Devon, a village currently serving as a filming location for a new Harry Potter television series. The blaze was reported to Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue in the early hours of Sunday, October 19.
Eight fire engines, an aerial ladder platform, and a water bowser were dispatched to the scene. Firefighters used foam jets to protect a thatch roof, which was not involved in the fire, and extinguished the flames using breathing apparatus and hose reel jets.
The pub confirmed on Facebook that the cellar and storeroom were affected, but everyone was safe thanks to the quick response of the fire service. The Cleave Inn will be closed for a few days for cleanup and restocking, and the cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Lustleigh is being used for filming of a new Harry Potter TV series, which has been shrouded in secrecy. The filming has brought some benefits to the village, including the repair of potholes that had long plagued residents.
