Fire

Saturday, May 10, 2025 fire bath pub beer extinguisher evacuation umbrella blaze firefighters avon

An evening out at The Cork pub in Bath took an unexpected turn when a garden umbrella suddenly caught fire on Friday night. Around 8:30 pm on May 9, firefighters from Bath fire station responded swiftly after receiving … Read More

Friday, May 9, 2025 fire southdevon beachhouse café southmilton blaze firefighters damage community recovery

A cherished beachfront café in South Devon has been left devastated after a raging early morning fire destroyed much of the property. Tamara Costin, owner of The Beach House at South Milton Sands, expressed deep sorrow over … Read More

Friday, May 2, 2025 fire m5 somerset blaze firefighters motorway smoke flames highway inferno

A massive blaze erupted near the M5 motorway in Somerset, catching the attention of passing drivers as smoke and flames billowed into the sky. Firefighters swiftly mobilized to tackle the inferno, working tirelessly to …

Thursday, May 1, 2025 fire garden damage homes emergency services accidental blaze extinguished property

Yesterday evening, a fire broke out in a garden on Priestley Way in Burnham-on-Sea, quickly spreading to two nearby homes. Residents were advised to keep doors and windows closed due to the smoke in the air while a police … Read More

Monday, April 28, 2025 fire solar panel cables somerset bungalow lithium batteries blaze property

A bungalow in Somerset was left devastated after a fire erupted on April 28th, caused by solar panel cables in the utility room. A call reporting smoke coming from the roof of the property in Minehead prompted the arrival of … Read More

Monday, April 28, 2025 teenager arrest fire minibuses children vulnerable park and ride taunton arson police

A 17-year-old boy from Taunton has been arrested after seven specially adapted minibuses were destroyed by a fire at Silk Mills Park and Ride in Taunton over the weekend. The fire, which occurred on Saturday (April 26) … Read More