Explosion Heard as Boat Catches Fire at Somerset’s Kelston Lock Tuesday, August 26, 2025 somerset saltford kelstonlock boatfire avonfireservice explosion firesafety riverside maritime emergencyresponse An explosion rocked the tranquil Somerset village of Saltford on Monday, August 25, as a boat suddenly burst into flames at Kelston Lock. The incident occurred around 11:50 a.m., catching residents and boaters off guard. … Read More
House Reduced to Rubble Following Suspected Gas Explosion in South West Monday, August 11, 2025 explosion devon otterton fire gas emergency devonfire ladram destruction safety A house on Ladram Road near Otterton, Devon, was completely destroyed by a suspected gas explosion on Monday, August 11. Emergency services responded swiftly to the scene at approximately 11:30 a.m., where they found the … Read More
House Destroyed by Suspected Gas Explosion in South West Monday, August 11, 2025 explosion fire devon otterton emergency rescue gas accident roadclosure damage A house on Ladram Road near Otterton, Devon, was reduced to rubble after a suspected gas explosion on Monday, August 11, at approximately 11:30 a.m. Emergency services rushed to the scene as flames engulfed the wreckage, … Read More
Fatal Gas Explosion and Fire in South West Flats Thursday, April 24, 2025 explosion fire casualty evacuation investigation tragedy penzance south west flats gas Tragedy struck a block of flats in Penzance, Cornwall, following a suspected gas explosion and subsequent fire, resulting in the death of a man in his 40s. Emergency services, including Devon and Cornwall Police and Cornwall … Read More