Arson Attack Destroys Minibuses for Vulnerable Communities Sunday, April 27, 2025 arson minibuses fire somerset disabilities children vandalism investigation community park-and-ride An arson attack has resulted in the destruction of seven specially adapted minibuses used by children and people with disabilities, leaving them with smashed windows, melted tires, and completely written off. The incident … Read More
Vehicle Fire Brings M4 Traffic to Standstill Friday, April 25, 2025 m4 traffic standstill vehicle fire delays emergency services incident motorists A vehicle fire on the M4 has brought traffic to a standstill as emergency services work to contain the situation. Motorists are advised to expect significant delays and plan alternative routes if possible. The cause of the …
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
Man sets fire to barn, admits to police Wednesday, April 23, 2025 arson sentence fire confession police barn jail farmer financial loss animals A man was sentenced to four years in jail after admitting to setting fire to a barn near the Somerset border. Liam Jones, 29, of no fixed abode, was sentenced at Swindon Crown Court on April 22 for arson. Shortly after the … Read More
Dramatic Images Capture the Devastating Fire as Derelict Building Burns Down in Taunton Tuesday, April 15, 2025 fire drama pictures derelict building taunton flames ashes destruction photos The town of Taunton was witness to a harrowing scene as a derelict building succumbed to a raging inferno, captured in a series of powerful images. The firemen battled valiantly, but the flames ultimately prevailed, reducing …
Massive Blaze Engulfs Derelict Building in Taunton Tuesday, April 15, 2025 taunton fire derelict building blaze ruins devon somerset firefighters smoke A significant fire has left a large derelict building in Taunton completely destroyed. The fire, which started on Monday, April 14, raged for hours, emitting smoke visible for miles around. As of Tuesday, April 15, the … Read More