Major M5 Vehicle Fire Causes Extended Southbound Closure and Delays Wednesday, October 1, 2025 m5 fire vehicle transport delays devon police emergency firefighters diversion A severe vehicle fire on the M5 triggered hours of traffic chaos this morning, with the southbound carriageway still closed as authorities work on recovery and safety checks. The incident began around 6:30 am when a car … Read More
M5 Closed in Both Directions After Car Transporter Fire Near Cullompton Wednesday, October 1, 2025 m5 motorway fire cartransporter electricvehicles devon diversions traffic emergency roadclosure sport The M5 motorway has been completely closed in both directions between junctions 28 (Cullompton) and 29 (Exeter) following a fire involving a car transporter carrying nine electric vehicles. The incident has caused major … Read More
Car Fire Erupts on M5 Motorway Monday, September 29, 2025 carfire m5 motorway vehicle fire emergency firefighters traffic safety maintenance A vehicle fire broke out on the M5 motorway today, sparking concern among drivers and emergency responders. Witnesses reported seeing sparks and thick smoke coming from beneath the car’s bonnet before flames quickly engulfed … Read More
Neighbour's Alarm as Hot Air Balloon Nearly Lands on Bath Homes Saturday, September 27, 2025 balloon bath emergency landing pilot kensington fire residential flight ets On the evening of Friday, September 26, a hot air balloon made an unexpected and dramatic descent over a residential neighborhood in Bath, sparking concern among local residents. Around 6:30 pm, neighbors rushed to their … Read More
M5 Chaos Erupts After Dramatic Fire Breaks Out Thursday, September 25, 2025 m5 fire chaos traffic emergency motorway disruption roadclosure safety commuters A dramatic fire has caused significant disruption on the M5 motorway today, leading to chaos for commuters and emergency services alike. The blaze broke out unexpectedly, prompting swift action from firefighters and … Read More
Major Change Announced to Fire Service Automatic Attendance Policy Wednesday, September 24, 2025 fire safety emergency devon somerset firealarm prevention rescue policy consultation Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service has announced a significant change to its automatic response policy for fire alarms. Starting November 4, 2025, fire crews will no longer automatically attend fire alarms at certain … Read More