Residents Renew Opposition to Proposed ‘Hazardous’ Battery Energy Storage Facility in Frome Friday, August 15, 2025 frome battery energy storage fire safety planning appeal environment community Residents of Frome are gearing up for a renewed battle to halt the construction of a battery energy storage facility deemed “hazardous” by locals near their homes. Battery energy storage sites store excess electricity … 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
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
House Fire Sends Thick Smoke Over Witham Friary Saturday, August 9, 2025 fire withamfriary firefighting emergency blaze outbuilding devon somerset smoke rescue This morning, a significant fire broke out in an outbuilding in the village of Witham Friary, prompting firefighters from four stations across the region to respond. The Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service received the … Read More