The comment does not rally warrant a response, but I will reply anyway. The roof fire was round the corner, out of sight in the photo, and the TL was positioned perfectly and was put to good use.
Added by Bristol Bob on 18 October 2020.
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Fair play with your reply Andy, I will post another shot showing the TL
Added by Bristol Bob on 21 October 2020.
Perhaps this very narrow street was one way, giving the aerial driver Hobson's choice when it came to stopping on the uphill slope?