https://somersetdaily.co.uk/tags/fireengines/Recent content in fireengines on Somerset DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usFri, 17 Jul 2026 23:11:02 +0000https://somersetdaily.co.uk/eight-fire-engines-battle-house-blaze-in-somerset-village/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 23:11:02 +0000https://somersetdaily.co.uk/eight-fire-engines-battle-house-blaze-in-somerset-village/Eight fire engines were deployed to tackle a major house fire on Oake Close in the village of Oake, near Taunton, late on Friday night, July 17. The Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service responded swiftly to multiple emergency calls, initially dispatching three fire engines. However, upon arrival, the incident commander requested additional resources due to the severity of the blaze. The fire service now has eight engines on site, including specialist vehicles such as an aerial ladder platform and a water bowser, to effectively manage the situation.