Crash Closes A39 Porlock Hill, Trapping Several People Tuesday, December 9, 2025 a39 porlock crash accident emergency rescue weather roadclosure traffic safety A serious crash on the A39 Porlock Hill has led to the road’s closure, leaving multiple individuals trapped at the scene. Emergency services arrived promptly and are working diligently despite difficult weather conditions to …
Fire Rips Through Bath Home Before Rekindling an Hour Later Monday, December 8, 2025 fire bath evacuation firefighting blaze emergency rescue investigation larkhall property 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 … Read More
Person Rescued After Kitchen Fire in Bridgwater Saturday, December 6, 2025 fire rescue bridgwater kitchen emergency firefighters safety devon somerset accident In the early hours of Saturday, December 6, firefighters responded to a kitchen fire in a mid-terraced property in Bridgwater. The alarm was raised at 2:13 am, prompting Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue to dispatch three … Read More
Smoke and Flames Damage Taunton Flat in Accidental Fire Friday, December 5, 2025 fire taunton flat gladstone smoke damage firefighters rescue accidental emergency A fire broke out in a third-floor flat on Gladstone Street, Taunton, causing significant smoke damage and partial fire damage to a bedroom. The incident occurred around 4:20 pm on Thursday, December 4. Two fire engines from … Read More
Person Rescued from Flooded Vehicle After Heavy Rainfall Tuesday, December 2, 2025 flood rescue firefighters donyatt vehicle safety water emergency stibbear firecrew Firefighters from Chard were dispatched to Stibbear Lane in Donyatt at approximately 6:39 pm on December 2nd after reports of a person trapped in their vehicle by rising floodwaters. Upon reaching the scene, crews found the … Read More
Bath Rescue Centre Overwhelmed by Record Rise in Abandoned Pets Tuesday, December 2, 2025 rescue animalwelfare abandonment shelter behaviour rehabilitation donation adoption bath pets Bath Cats & Dogs Home is urgently calling for support as it faces a record influx of abandoned pets this winter. The rescue centre reports that over 70% of dogs and 50% of cats currently under its care require specialist … Read More