Major Incident in Somerset Continues Amidst Ongoing Flooding Following Storm Chandra Friday, January 30, 2026 somerset flooding stormchandra rainfall environmentagency weatherwarning evacuation rivers pumping emergencyresponse A major incident declared in Somerset remains active as the region grapples with the aftermath of Storm Chandra and sustained heavy rainfall. On Monday, January 27, more than 50mm of rain fell in several parts of the county, … Read More
Crews Battle Large Fire near M5 for Eight Hours Friday, May 2, 2025 firefighters blaze m5 tree scrub hay bridgwater wildfire pumping devon Firefighters from multiple stations fought a significant fire near the M5 for nearly eight hours on Friday, May 2. The fire, visible from junction 23 of the M5 near Bridgwater, prompted a flurry of calls to the fire service … Read More