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
Woman Rescued After Four-Vehicle Collision in Somerset Saturday, January 3, 2026 somerset montacute firefighters rescue accident extrication emergency collision yeovil paramedics In Somerset, a woman was safely rescued following a serious four-vehicle collision on a local road. The incident occurred late last night (January 2) in the village of Montacute, located about four miles from Yeovil. … Read More
Urgent Action Needed as Nearly 150 Firefighters Injured in Three Years Sunday, December 28, 2025 firefighters injury safety ppe training compensation avon bristol firebrigadesunion firefighting New data reveals that almost 150 firefighters from Avon Fire and Rescue Sustained injuries over the past three years. According to research by Accident Claims Advice, these injuries include burns, smoke inhalation, muscle … Read More
Calls for Urgent Action After Nearly 150 Firefighters Injured in Three Years Sunday, December 28, 2025 firefighters injuries safety ppe training avon firebrigadesunion compensation firefighting workplace New data reveals that nearly 150 firefighters at Avon Fire and Rescue have suffered injuries over the past three years, prompting urgent calls for enhanced safety measures. According to research by Accident Claims Advice, … Read More
Deliberate Fire Erupts Near Hospital in Bath Tuesday, December 23, 2025 fire bath arson firefighters emergency response avon derelict blaze hospital A deliberate fire broke out at an abandoned building near St Martin’s Hospital in Bath, prompting a swift response from multiple fire crews. The incident occurred on Clara Cross Lane at approximately 4:25 p.m. on … Read More