After responding to eighteen calls to help with flooding caused by burst pipes yesterday, Devon firemen had already been called to ten more cases by 10.15 this morning (Mon).

With the thaw now firmly established, many homes are going to suffer in the same way over the next 48 hours.

If you need a plumber fast, you'll find a comprehensive list of local tradesmen in the Okehampton People Business Directory, as well as some recommendations here.