Smoke Rises High After Large Outbuilding Fire in Witham Friary Saturday, August 9, 2025 fire withamfriary firefighting blaze outbuilding emergency devonandsomerset smoke rescue incident Firefighters from four different stations responded swiftly to a significant fire that broke out in an outbuilding in Witham Friary early this morning. The Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service first received calls … Read More
Plans Unveiled to Demolish Fire-Damaged Historic Devizes Building Thursday, August 7, 2025 devizes demolition fire historic building northgate surveyors structural rebuild kebab A cherished historic building in Devizes, severely damaged by a blaze in November 2024, is now facing potential demolition after experts deemed it beyond repair. The late 18th-century property on Northgate Street once housed … Read More
Residents Return Home as Large Farm Fire Near Claverham Comes Under Control Monday, August 4, 2025 fire evacuation claverham farm firefighting hazardous safety investigation emergency containment A significant farm fire at Chestnut Farm in Streamcross, Claverham, which forced the evacuation of residents within an 800-metre radius, is now under control, allowing those displaced to safely return to their homes. Avon … Read More
Residents Urged to Stay Indoors as Massive Fire Continues to Rage at Chestnut Farm Sunday, August 3, 2025 fire emergency residents smoke safety evacuation health chestnutfarm avonsomerset police Emergency services are urging residents near Chestnut Farm in Streamcross, close to Claverham, to stay indoors as a significant fire continues to burn. First reported just before 9:20 pm on Saturday, August 2, the blaze has … Read More
Plans Submitted for UK’s Largest Battery Storage Facility Near Somerset Sunday, August 3, 2025 battery storage renewable energy wiltshire fire safety grenergy capacity planning Renewable energy company Grenergy has submitted plans to Wiltshire Council to develop the UK’s largest Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) near Corsham. The proposed Brockleaze facility boasts a staggering 450MW … Read More
Massive Blaze Destroys Multiple Vehicles in Frome Wednesday, July 30, 2025 frome fire vehicles blaze emergency firefighters damage devon somerset accident In the early hours of Wednesday, July 30, a severe fire broke out in Frome, engulfing ten vehicles and causing significant damage. Fire crews were alerted around 12:36 a.m. and arrived to find several vehicles already … Read More