Storm Chandra Aftermath in Somerset: Widespread Flooding and Rescue Efforts Wednesday, January 28, 2026 storm chandra somerset flooding rescue firefighters emergency rainfall disaster recovery In the aftermath of Storm Chandra, Somerset faces extensive flooding, leaving many areas submerged underwater. The powerful storm brought heavy rains and strong winds, causing rivers to overflow and overwhelming local … Read More
Dramatic Car Fire on M5 Near Taunton Extinguished After 31 Emergency Calls Thursday, January 22, 2026 m5 carfire taunton fireservice emergency devon somerset roadsafety trafficincident firefighters A car caught fire on the M5 near Taunton this evening, January 22, prompting a swift response from emergency services. Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service were alerted to the incident on the M5 at Pitminster just … Read More
Dramatic Car Fire Extinguished on the M5 Near Taunton Thursday, January 22, 2026 fire m5 taunton car accident emergency firefighters rescue highways blaze A car fire on the M5 near Taunton sparked a swift and decisive response from Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service on the evening of January 22. At 6:11 pm, emergency crews were dispatched to the scene in Pitminster … Read More
Woman Rescued After Early Morning Car Crash in Somerset Monday, January 19, 2026 somerset crash rescue firefighters caraccident southpetherton emergency police injuries a303 A woman was rescued after becoming trapped in her car following a crash in Somerset early Sunday morning. Avon and Somerset Police responded to a single-vehicle accident at 3:40am on January 18, near Southfields roundabout on … Read More
Crews Battle Intense House Fire in Burnham-on-Sea Sparked by Open Fireplace Friday, January 16, 2026 fire burnham-on-sea somerset fireplace housefire firefighters emergency smoke damage devon A house fire in Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset, rapidly escalated after flames spread from an open fireplace, causing extensive damage and drawing a multi-unit emergency response on Thursday, January 15. The fire was first reported … Read More
Woman Critically Injured in Two-Car Collision Near Taunton Sunday, January 4, 2026 taunton thornfalcon accident a358 emergency collision firefighters paramedics injuries police A woman has been hospitalized with potentially life-changing injuries following a two-car collision on the A358 near Thornfalcon, just outside Taunton. The accident occurred shortly before 1 pm on Sunday, January 4. Emergency … Read More