Solar Panel Cables Spark Fire in Somerset Bungalow Monday, April 28, 2025 fire solar panel cables somerset bungalow lithium batteries blaze property 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 … Read More
Teenager arrested after fire destroys minibuses used by children and vulnerable people Monday, April 28, 2025 teenager arrest fire minibuses children vulnerable park and ride taunton arson police 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) … Read More
Arson Attack Destroys Minibuses for Vulnerable Communities Sunday, April 27, 2025 arson minibuses fire somerset disabilities children vandalism investigation community park-and-ride 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 … Read More
Vehicle Fire Brings M4 Traffic to Standstill Friday, April 25, 2025 m4 traffic standstill vehicle fire delays emergency services incident motorists 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 …
Fatal Gas Explosion and Fire in South West Flats Thursday, April 24, 2025 explosion fire casualty evacuation investigation tragedy penzance south west flats gas 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 … Read More
Man sets fire to barn, admits to police Wednesday, April 23, 2025 arson sentence fire confession police barn jail farmer financial loss animals A man was sentenced to four years in jail after admitting to setting fire to a barn near the Somerset border. Liam Jones, 29, of no fixed abode, was sentenced at Swindon Crown Court on April 22 for arson. Shortly after the … Read More