Fire

Thursday, May 15, 2025 a30 lorry fire traffic roadclosure emergency delays transport safety congestion

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. …

Thursday, May 15, 2025 arson taunton youth minibuses fire crime somerset court detention vandalism

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 … Read More

Monday, May 12, 2025 fire cornwall launceston disaster homes families trauma crowdfunding destruction emergency

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 … Read More

Sunday, May 11, 2025 somerset fire emergency rooffire firefighters villagers safety blaze incident response

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. … Read More

Saturday, May 10, 2025 fire bath pub beer extinguisher evacuation umbrella blaze firefighters avon

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 … Read More

Friday, May 9, 2025 fire southdevon beachhouse café southmilton blaze firefighters damage community recovery

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 … Read More