https://somersetdaily.co.uk/tags/cropfire/Recent content in cropfire on Somerset DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usSat, 18 Jul 2026 17:15:54 +0000https://somersetdaily.co.uk/firefighters-battle-multiple-blazes-across-devon-and-somerset-amid-heatwave/Sat, 18 Jul 2026 17:15:54 +0000https://somersetdaily.co.uk/firefighters-battle-multiple-blazes-across-devon-and-somerset-amid-heatwave/Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service have been working tirelessly to control a wave of fires sparked by soaring temperatures and parched landscapes across the two counties. The series of incidents began shortly after midnight on Saturday with a house fire in Plymstock, Plymouth. Firefighters from Greenbank and Plymstock stations responded quickly to flames engulfing the first floor of the home, deploying eight breathing apparatus sets, three hose reel jets, and two safety jets to contain the blaze.https://somersetdaily.co.uk/firefighters-battle-to-contain-massive-crop-fire-on-somerset-outskirts/Sat, 18 Jul 2026 07:14:33 +0000https://somersetdaily.co.uk/firefighters-battle-to-contain-massive-crop-fire-on-somerset-outskirts/Firefighters are working tirelessly to control a large crop fire that has broken out on the outskirts of Taunton, Somerset. The blaze has rapidly spread across a vast area of farmland, posing a significant challenge for emergency crews. Teams from multiple fire stations have been deployed to the scene, using water jets and fire retardants to prevent the fire from advancing further. The dry conditions and strong winds have aggravated the situation, making containment efforts difficult.