Tractor Severely Damaged in Major Fire at Somerset Village Sunday, March 1, 2026 fire tractor somerset haselburyplucknett firefighting emergency devon crewkerne yeovil agriculture A large fire broke out in the small South Somerset village of Haselbury Plucknett on Saturday, February 28, severely damaging a tractor and lightly affecting the attached trailer. Firefighters from Yeovil and Crewkerne … Read More
Fire Service Faces Serious Challenges Without Increased Funding, Warns FBU Wednesday, February 18, 2026 firefighting funding recruitment pay firebrigadesunion devon somerset budget emergency morale The Fire Brigades Union (FBU) has issued a stark warning that the fire service in the south west will face “serious challenges” unless the central government provides additional funding to recruit and retain more … Read More
Fire Extinguished at Hinkley Point C Nuclear Site Construction Sunday, January 4, 2026 hinkleypointc fire nuclear construction safety edf ukenergy incident firefighting strike In the early hours of Friday, January 2, a fire broke out within an office block at the Hinkley Point C (HPC) nuclear power station construction site. The fire originated in an air conditioning unit and was reported shortly … 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 St Martin's Hospital in Bath Tuesday, December 23, 2025 fire bath hospital arson firefighting emergency rescue blaze avon investigation A deliberate fire broke out at an abandoned building near St Martin’s Hospital in Bath on the afternoon of Tuesday, December 23. Avon Fire and Rescue Service received the emergency call at approximately 4:25 p.m. and … Read More