Smoke Rises High After Large Outbuilding Fire in Witham Friary Saturday, August 9, 2025 fire withamfriary firefighting blaze outbuilding emergency devonandsomerset smoke rescue incident Firefighters from four different stations responded swiftly to a significant fire that broke out in an outbuilding in Witham Friary early this morning. The Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service first received calls … Read More
House Fire Sends Thick Smoke Over Witham Friary Saturday, August 9, 2025 fire withamfriary firefighting emergency blaze outbuilding devon somerset smoke rescue This morning, a significant fire broke out in an outbuilding in the village of Witham Friary, prompting firefighters from four stations across the region to respond. The Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service received the … Read More
Residents Return Home as Large Farm Fire Near Claverham Comes Under Control Monday, August 4, 2025 fire evacuation claverham farm firefighting hazardous safety investigation emergency containment A significant farm fire at Chestnut Farm in Streamcross, Claverham, which forced the evacuation of residents within an 800-metre radius, is now under control, allowing those displaced to safely return to their homes. Avon … Read More
Plans Unveiled to Replace Bath’s Historic Fire Station with Modern Facility Wednesday, July 30, 2025 firestation bath avon redevelopment architecture firefighting wellbeing heritage safety modernisation Bath’s iconic fire station near Cleveland Bridge, an Art Deco gem from 1938, is set to be demolished and replaced with a modern facility. Avon Fire and Rescue Service has submitted a planning application to Bath and North … Read More
Major Fire Erupts Above Yeovil Shop, Prompting Large-Scale Response Tuesday, July 29, 2025 firefighting yeovil blaze emergency fire firefighters devon somerset rescue incident A significant fire erupted above a shop on Beer Street in Yeovil yesterday, requiring an extensive firefighting effort that lasted several hours. The blaze, which broke out above the store called ‘Blaze Away,’ was … Read More
Firefighters Battle Intense Blaze at Remote Somerset Home Saturday, June 7, 2025 fire firefighting somerset exmoor blaze emergency investigation rescue rural property Dozens of firefighters have spent the entire day battling a large fire at a remote property in rural Somerset. The incident unfolded at a house on Dyche Road in Holford, Exmoor, prompting crews from multiple stations … Read More