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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 quickly …
A devastating fire swept through a property in Bath’s Larkhall area on the evening of December 7, only to reignite an hour after being initially extinguished, prompting evacuations of nearby homes. The blaze began around 7:30 …
A detached garage housing two vehicles went up in flames early Monday morning in the village of Pitney, Somerset. The fire ignited around 6:45 a.m. in a 20-meter by 10-meter brick and stone garage outfitted with solar panels …
A significant fire completely destroyed a commercial building in Castle Cary over the weekend. The blaze broke out on Friday, October 10, and rapidly spread across multiple outbuildings, prompting a large-scale response. Fire …
A devastating fire erupted in a Somerset restaurant’s kitchen in the early hours of Friday, September 5, caused by a tumble dryer. Fire crews from Taunton, Minehead, and Williton responded swiftly to the incident at a Dunster …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 reported at …
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 …