Teen Avoids Jail After Setting Fire to Seven Minibuses in Taunton Friday, May 30, 2025 teenagecrime arson taunton somerset minibuses arsonattack detentionorder parkandride communityimpact fire A 17-year-old has been sentenced for setting fire to seven minibuses at the Silk Mills Park and Ride in Taunton, Somerset. The arson attack, which occurred on Saturday, April 26, caused extensive damage, destroying the … Read More
Vaping Warning Issued Over Fire Risks from Improper Disposal in Bins Friday, May 30, 2025 vaping disposal recycling fire safety somerset waste batteries environment council Somerset Council, together with its waste contractor SUEZ Recycling and Recovery UK, has issued an urgent warning about the risks posed by improperly discarded vapes. As vape use continues to rise, more devices are being … Read More
Fire Erupts at CeX Store in Bridgwater Wednesday, May 28, 2025 fire cex bridgwater smoke emergency store blaze damage incident safety A fire has broken out at the CeX store located in Bridgwater, causing thick smoke to pour out of the building. Emergency services responded promptly to the scene to control the blaze and ensure the safety of nearby residents …
Suspicious Fire Engulfs Caravans and Garage in Glastonbury Tuesday, May 27, 2025 arson fire glastonbury caravan firefighters police investigation devon somerset emergency A devastating fire broke out in Glastonbury on the evening of Thursday, May 22, destroying one caravan and causing significant damage to another, as well as filling a garage with thick smoke. Firefighters responded promptly … Read More
Homes Evacuated After Devastating Kitchen Fire Spreads in Chard Monday, May 26, 2025 fire evacuation chard somerset kitchenfire firefighters smoke damage emergency propane A kitchen fire rapidly spread to adjacent houses on Beckington Crescent in Chard, Somerset, resulting in urgent evacuations and catastrophic damage to two properties. The Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service responded … Read More
Somerset Garden Fire Rapidly Spreads, Damages Two Homes in Chard Monday, May 26, 2025 fire somerset chard evacuation propertydamage firefighting safety emergency rescue smoke A garden fire in Chard swiftly escalated on Sunday, May 25, around 4:30 pm, leading to the evacuation of residents and significant damage to two homes. The Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service received initial reports … Read More