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
M5 Lorry Fire Sparks Major Motorway Closure and Gridlock on Diversion Routes Wednesday, October 1, 2025 m5 fire devon lorry diversion traffic closure electricvehicles emergency gridlock A significant lorry fire on the M5 motorway in Devon has resulted in major traffic disruption, with motorists facing severe delays on diversion routes. The incident began shortly after 6:30 a.m. when a car transporter … Read More
M5 Closed in Both Directions After Car Transporter Fire Near Cullompton Wednesday, October 1, 2025 m5 motorway fire cartransporter electricvehicles devon diversions traffic emergency roadclosure sport The M5 motorway has been completely closed in both directions between junctions 28 (Cullompton) and 29 (Exeter) following a fire involving a car transporter carrying nine electric vehicles. The incident has caused major … Read More
M5 Shutdown as Car Transporter Carrying Electric Vehicles Catches Fire Wednesday, October 1, 2025 m5 lorryfire electricvehicles devon traffic motorway firebrigade emergency cullompton exeter A major disruption unfolded on the M5 in Devon early Wednesday morning after a car transporter carrying nine electric vehicles caught fire. The blaze erupted just before 7 a.m. between Cullompton and Exeter, leading to a … Read More
Historic House Embraces Modern Technology with Electric Vehicle Charging Saturday, September 27, 2025 montacute nationaltrust electricvehicles sustainability heritage evcharging renewableenergy climateaction greentravel netzero Montacute House, a stunning historic property over 400 years old, is leading the way in merging heritage with green technology. The National Trust has installed eight electric vehicle (EV) charging bays in the car park, … Read More