On Friday evening, a massive grass fire tore through more than 400 meters of woodland at Stock Hill Woods in the Somerset village of Priddy. The blaze was reported to Devon and Somerset Police at 5:30 pm, prompting an …
Fire and rescue services in England and Wales have confronted an unprecedented 996 wildfire incidents so far in 2025, setting a new record. This surge comes despite a significant 25% reduction in firefighter numbers since …
England is grappling with serious water shortages, with two key reservoirs in Somerset holding less than half their capacity, officials warn. This alarming shortage comes despite rainfall in July and is compounded by a return …
A major incident has been declared as two large heath fires rapidly spread near Wimborne, Dorset, forcing the evacuation of nearby homes and mobilizing around 100 firefighters. The primary blaze, covering approximately 1,000 …
A major incident has been declared in Wimborne, Dorset, as two large heath fires rapidly engulf areas near Holt Heath. The combined blaze covers approximately 1,000 meters by 800 meters, demanding the efforts of nearly 100 …
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 …
As the summer season approaches, authorities in Dorset are gearing up to ensure the safety of beachgoers, residents, and businesses. Collaborative efforts between Dorset Police, local councils, and fire crews aim to curb …
The Met Office has recently issued an amber wildfire warning for most of the UK due to persistent warm weather. The alert is in place for most of England, including London, Dover in Kent, and Wiltshire and will extend into …