Emergency

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 firefighters bridgwater blaze emergency somerset fire rescue domestic firestation safety

Firefighters from three stations in Somerset responded swiftly to a fire at a domestic property in Bridgwater this afternoon. The Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service received an emergency call at 2:59 pm on March 13, … Read More

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 fire bridgwater firefighters rescue blaze emergency devon somerset property firefighting

This afternoon, firefighters from Bridgwater, Taunton, and Burnham-on-Sea stations responded promptly to a fire at a residential property in Bridgwater. Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service received an emergency call at … Read More

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 somerset trull fire renovation woodcroft firefighters damage emergency property investigation

A house in the Somerset village of Trull has been severely damaged after a fire broke out overnight. The property, believed to be Woodcroft House on Comeytrowe Road, caught fire in the early hours, prompting an emergency … Read More

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 a39 street diesel spill closure traffic accident cleanup emergency fuel

The A39 near Street has been closed for several hours after a significant diesel spill caused hazardous conditions on the road. Authorities have confirmed that the closure will remain “for some time” as cleanup … Read More

Monday, March 30, 2026 m5 fire traffic delays vehicle emergency motorway incident safety congestion

A vehicle fire on the M5 motorway this afternoon caused significant disruption for motorists. Emergency services quickly responded to the scene, but the incident led to severe delays as lanes were closed to ensure safety. …

Monday, March 30, 2026 rescue dog somerset injury rabbitwarren pet emergency safety animal heroism

A courageous rescuer suffered a broken finger while digging to free a beloved dog trapped in a rabbit warren in Somerset. The dog, named Mole, was stuck underground for two days before help arrived. The rescuer’s …