Raging Fire Engulfs Somerset Countryside, Thick Smoke Visible for Miles Sunday, July 12, 2026 somerset fire wildfire firefighters ilminster countryside dryweather emergency safety blaze On the evening of Saturday, July 11, five fire crews from across Somerset battled a large and rapidly spreading fire near Ilminster. The blaze, which erupted in the Winterhay Lane area, sent dramatic plumes of thick smoke … Read More