On the evening of Tuesday, October 14, a coordinated rescue effort saved four cows trapped in a water-filled ditch in the Edington area. The incident, which unfolded around 6:30 pm, saw fire crews working closely with an …
A vehicle fire caused significant damage to a car on the A303 between Stoke-sub-Hamdon and South Petherton near Yeovil yesterday evening, according to the Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service. The incident occurred at …
A severe vehicle fire on the M5 triggered hours of traffic chaos this morning, with the southbound carriageway still closed as authorities work on recovery and safety checks. The incident began around 6:30 am when a car …
A vehicle fire broke out on the M5 motorway today, sparking concern among drivers and emergency responders. Witnesses reported seeing sparks and thick smoke coming from beneath the car’s bonnet before flames quickly engulfed …
An articulated lorry overturned and crashed into a field after veering off the A371 near Bratton Seymour, Somerset. The incident occurred at approximately 3:13 pm on Monday, September 15. The lorry, including its trailer, …
Fire and rescue services in England and Wales have confronted an unprecedented 996 wildfire incidents so far in 2025, setting a new record. This surge comes despite a significant 25% reduction in firefighter numbers since …
This summer, wildfires severely impacted the Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service’s ability to respond promptly to other emergencies, council committee members have revealed. Over the past three months, the number of …
A 15-month-old toddler named Ezra was accidentally locked inside a car in Taunton when the keys were mistakenly left inside and the vehicle’s auto-locking system engaged. The young child was safely rescued by firefighters …
A significant fire broke out on Monday, August 25, sweeping through 18 gardens in Washford, causing extensive damage and prompting the suspension of steam train services by the local heritage railway company. The affected …
In the early hours of Saturday, August 23, a destructive fire tore through a Spar convenience store and the residential flat above it in the Somerset village of Cannington. The fire erupted around 4 a.m. on the High Street, …
Fire crews from seven different stations are currently responding to a significant fire in Somerset. Authorities have issued an ‘avoid the area’ warning to keep the public safe while emergency services work at the scene. …
Fire crews from seven stations are actively responding to a major fire incident in Somerset. Authorities have issued an urgent warning for people to avoid the area as a safety precaution. Several roads surrounding the scene …
A woman found herself trapped inside the newly installed public toilets at Exmouth Foxholes, near the lifeboat station, when the door suddenly malfunctioned. After being stuck for more than an hour, she was finally rescued by …
A significant fire erupted in the North Somerset village of Langford late on the night of August 14, prompting a large-scale emergency response. In total, 23 fire engines from across Bristol and Somerset were deployed to …
On the night of Thursday, August 14, firefighters responded to a blaze in Wells after a scooter caught fire outside a property, spreading flames to the building itself. The initial emergency call was received shortly before …