Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service (D&SFRS) has received mixed reviews in its latest inspection report. While the service is praised for its emergency response capabilities, the report reveals serious shortcomings in …
A large fire has broken out at a hospital, prompting an immediate evacuation of patients and staff. Among those affected were heavily pregnant women who had to be safely relocated. Emergency services are currently on the …
A significant portion of the A30 has been closed due to a lorry bursting into flames, resulting in considerable traffic delays. Emergency services responded promptly to the scene to extinguish the fire and secure the area. …
A 17-year-old from Taunton has pleaded guilty to deliberately setting fire to seven specially adapted minibuses at the Silk Mills Park and Ride site. The teenager was arrested on Sunday, April 27, and charged with multiple …
In the early hours of Sunday, May 11, a catastrophic fire broke out on the outskirts of Launceston, Cornwall, completely destroying four neighbouring homes and leaving their residents devastated and homeless. Firefighters …
A fire has broken out on the roof of a building in Somerset, prompting an urgent response from local firefighters. Residents in nearby villages have been warned to stay alert as emergency services work to contain the blaze. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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) …
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 …
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 …
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 …