Somerset Garden Fire Rapidly Spreads, Damages Two Homes in Chard Monday, May 26, 2025 fire somerset chard evacuation propertydamage firefighting safety emergency rescue smoke A garden fire in Chard swiftly escalated on Sunday, May 25, around 4:30 pm, leading to the evacuation of residents and significant damage to two homes. The Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service received initial reports … Read More
Live: Massive Fire Forces Hospital Evacuation Thursday, May 22, 2025 fire hospital evacuation emergency pregnant safety blaze rescue patients crisis A large fire has broken out at a hospital, prompting an immediate evacuation of patients and staff. Among those affected were heavily pregnant women who had to be safely relocated. Emergency services are currently on the …
Horse Rescued After Causing Major Motorway Chaos Finds New Home Wednesday, May 21, 2025 horse rescue motorway traffic equestrian veterinary underweight gloucester blossomhill fundraiser A four-year-old horse named Dash made an unexpected dash across the M32 motorway last Friday night, triggering widespread traffic chaos and the closure of the southbound carriageway. The horse’s dramatic escape ended when … Read More
Woman Rescued After Crashing Vehicle Into House in Crewkerne Sunday, May 18, 2025 accident rescue firefighters crewkerne collision vehicle emergency extrication crash fire-service In the early hours of Sunday, May 18, a woman was trapped in her vehicle after crashing into a house in Crewkerne. The incident, which occurred shortly after 3 a.m., prompted a swift response from fire crews stationed in … Read More
Rescue Dog Mika Waits Over 500 Days for Her Forever Home Friday, May 16, 2025 rescue dog akita adoption rspca animalcentre rehoming petcare volunteering charity Mika, a gentle five-year-old Akita, has spent more than 500 days patiently waiting for a loving family to adopt her. Rescued by RSPCA Inspectors from a difficult situation alongside three other dogs, Mika has endured a long … Read More
Hero Cop Foils Dangerous Electric Saw Incident While Off Duty Sunday, May 11, 2025 bravery offduty police dorset safety incident intervention heroism rescue lawenforcement An off-duty Dorset Police officer has been nominated for a National Police Bravery Award after bravely disarming a distressed man swinging an electric saw in the middle of a busy Ferndown street. On the morning of Wednesday, … Read More