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
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
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
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