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turntable ladder

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noun

  1. US and Canadian name: aerial ladder.  a power-operated extending ladder mounted on a fire engine

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At its height, 10 fire engines and a turntable ladder were used to tackle the blaze, with residents advised to close all doors and windows.

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The operation involved fire crews from Crymych, Cardigan, Newcastle Emlyn, Whitland and Fishguard, a specialist turntable ladder from Haverfordwest, a water bowser from Milford Haven and the Urban Search and Rescue Team.

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Four fire engines, a turntable ladder and more than 40 firefighters have been dealing with the blaze, Avon Fire and Rescue said.

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At least 15 firefighters tackled the blaze using a turntable ladder and breathing apparatus.

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Seven fire engines and a turntable ladder are at the scene and the road has been closed.

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