Major Incident Declared as 100 Firefighters Battle Vast Heath Fire in Wimborne Sunday, August 10, 2025 wildfire firefighters heathfire evacuation dorset wimborne emergency fire firealert newtonheath A major incident has been declared in Wimborne, Dorset, as two large heath fires rapidly engulf areas near Holt Heath. The combined blaze covers approximately 1,000 meters by 800 meters, demanding the efforts of nearly 100 … Read More
Major Incident Declared as 100 Firefighters Battle Massive Heath Fires in Dorset Sunday, August 10, 2025 fire heathfire evacuation dorset holtheath wildfire firefighters emergency newtonheath blaze A major incident has been declared as two large heath fires rapidly spread near Wimborne, Dorset, forcing the evacuation of nearby homes and mobilizing around 100 firefighters. The primary blaze, covering approximately 1,000 … Read More
Residents Return Home as Large Farm Fire Near Claverham Comes Under Control Monday, August 4, 2025 fire evacuation claverham farm firefighting hazardous safety investigation emergency containment A significant farm fire at Chestnut Farm in Streamcross, Claverham, which forced the evacuation of residents within an 800-metre radius, is now under control, allowing those displaced to safely return to their homes. Avon … Read More
Residents Urged to Stay Indoors as Massive Fire Continues to Rage at Chestnut Farm Sunday, August 3, 2025 fire emergency residents smoke safety evacuation health chestnutfarm avonsomerset police Emergency services are urging residents near Chestnut Farm in Streamcross, close to Claverham, to stay indoors as a significant fire continues to burn. First reported just before 9:20 pm on Saturday, August 2, the blaze has … Read More
Major Chemical Leak at Somerset Factory Prompts Swift Emergency Response Friday, August 1, 2025 ammonia chemical leak fireservice emergency somerset factory evacuation police safety Emergency services responded promptly to a chemical leak at a drinks production factory on Bristol Road in Bridgwater, Somerset, late Thursday evening, July 31. The Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service received reports … Read More
Residents Safely Evacuated After Kitchen Fire Causes Smoke Damage Thursday, July 24, 2025 fire evacuation kitchen bridgwater smoke firecrew rescue damage safety emergency On Wednesday, July 24, a kitchen fire prompted the evacuation of residents from a two-storey home in Bridgwater. At 12:34 PM, emergency services responded to a call reporting a fire originating in the kitchen. Upon arrival, … Read More