Fire Service Launches In-Depth Review of Electric Vehicle Battery Fires Thursday, December 18, 2025 fire electricvehicles lithiumion batteries safety disposal recycling thermalrunaway transport emergency The fire service is undertaking a comprehensive review of incidents involving electric vehicle (EV) battery fires, as concerns over the risks associated with lithium-ion batteries continue to grow. This initiative reflects a … Read More
Fire Service Investigates Electric Vehicle Battery Fire Incidents Thursday, December 18, 2025 electricvehicles batteries fire liion transport motorway safety disposal devon firefighter The Devon & Somerset Fire and Rescue Service is intensifying its investigation into electric vehicle (EV) battery fires, responding to a rising number of incidents involving lithium-ion batteries. Incidents involving EV … Read More
Inside Somerset’s Waste Recycling Facility: Tackling Contamination and Boosting Local Recycling Saturday, October 11, 2025 recycling waste somerset mrf cardboard contamination batteries gascanisters circulareconomy sustainability Somerset residents are being strongly urged to keep hazardous items like gas canisters and batteries out of their kerbside recycling bins. Contaminants such as these pose serious risks, including fires at waste facilities, … Read More
Expensive Theft at Taunton Retail Park Involving Staff Abuse Monday, June 23, 2025 theft taunton retail police investigation assault batteries cctv crime apprehension A troubling incident unfolded on Thursday, April 10, at Hankridge Retail Park in Taunton, where two high-value leisure batteries were stolen. The theft, which occurred around 7:20 pm, involved a group of three men who not … Read More
Vaping Warning Issued Over Fire Risks from Improper Disposal in Bins Friday, May 30, 2025 vaping disposal recycling fire safety somerset waste batteries environment council Somerset Council, together with its waste contractor SUEZ Recycling and Recovery UK, has issued an urgent warning about the risks posed by improperly discarded vapes. As vape use continues to rise, more devices are being … Read More
Solar Panel Cables Spark Fire in Somerset Bungalow Monday, April 28, 2025 fire solar panel cables somerset bungalow lithium batteries blaze property A bungalow in Somerset was left devastated after a fire erupted on April 28th, caused by solar panel cables in the utility room. A call reporting smoke coming from the roof of the property in Minehead prompted the arrival of … Read More