Fire

Saturday, July 5, 2025 fire chard workshop firefighters emergency lithiumbattery somerset containment axminster ilminster

Firefighters in Chard, Somerset, were praised for their prompt and effective response in containing a fire that broke out in a workshop storing motorbikes and a charging lithium-ion battery pack late on Friday, July 4. … Read More

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 fire m5 tractor smoke emergency motorway rushhour traffic delays blaze

A significant fire has broken out near the M5 motorway, sending thick plumes of smoke into the air and causing considerable delays during rush hour. According to an eyewitness, a tractor was engulfed in flames near the …

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 somerset taunton fire rescue emergency firefighters domestic safety devon incident

A person was successfully rescued from a burning building in Somerset this morning, Wednesday, July 2. The Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service was alerted to a domestic fire alarm in Taunton’s TA2 postcode area. … Read More

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 cctv devizes arson investigation fire murder wiltshire justice police crime

Wiltshire Police have released previously unseen CCTV footage that might help identify the individual involved in a devastating fire that claimed the life of Ulla Derrick over five years ago. The fire broke out in a block of … Read More

Thursday, June 26, 2025 glastonbury pyramid fire festival stage music icon history worthyfarm resilience

As Glastonbury Festival approaches, with hundreds of thousands preparing to flock to Worthy Farm, the memory of a devastating fire nearly 30 years ago still lingers. The famous Pyramid Stage, the heart and soul of the … Read More

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 somerset lorry fire roadclosure emergency traffic incident police delay safety

A lorry fire has caused a major disruption on an A-road in Somerset, leading to a full road closure. Emergency services responded promptly to control the blaze and ensure public safety. Authorities have advised motorists to …