jcb on Somerset Dailyhttps://somersetdaily.co.uk/tags/jcb/Recent content in jcb on Somerset DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usSun, 12 Apr 2026 07:29:38 +0000Works Vehicle Severely Damaged in Fire That Blocked Busy Somerset A-Roadhttps://somersetdaily.co.uk/works-vehicle-severely-damaged-in-fire-that-blocked-busy-somerset-a-road/Sun, 12 Apr 2026 07:29:38 +0000https://somersetdaily.co.uk/works-vehicle-severely-damaged-in-fire-that-blocked-busy-somerset-a-road/A JCB works vehicle caught fire on the A358 Hornsbury Hill in Chard, Somerset, causing significant damage and temporarily blocking a busy road. The incident occurred around 4:23 pm on April 11, prompting an immediate response from emergency services. Two fire engines from Chard and Axminster, along with a water carrier from Yeovil, were dispatched to the scene. Upon arrival, firefighters found the JCB engulfed in flames. Utilizing two breathing apparatus and a compressed air foam jet, crews worked quickly to control and extinguish the fire.