Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service today warned motorists not to attempt to drive through flood watrer after a busy night and moring rescuing people.
In one incident fire appliances from Middlemoor and Danes Castle were mobilised to a call from a distressed woman reporting a car stuck in flood water which was seeping into the vehicle.
Crews rescued two adults and four children from the car and took them to safety.
A service spokesman said: "We have been constantly busy throughout the night and into this morning with calls to weather-related incidents from...
Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service are encouraging Crediton residents to double check all their smoke alarms are working and they have an escape plan in place.
This advice is triggered by the fact that South West Water will be renovating sewers in the town to improve the service to residents. Work starts on Monday 25 January for approximately four weeks.
Crediton High Street will be closed to through traffic from the Duke of York public house at the west end of the High Street to North Street at the east end of the High Street. Pedestrian access will be...
Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service is asking residents to heed warnings not to enter floodwater, as it could put themselves and others at risk.
Fire crews were called to several incidents where vehicles were stuck in floodwater to carry out rescues over the festive period. On 3 January, a cyclist was rescued in Newton Abbot after getting into difficulty near a swollen river.
A yellow weather warning for rain covering parts of Devon and Somerset has been issued by the Met Office as heavy rain showers are expected until Tuesday lunchtime.
Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service is advising homeowners to check their tumble dryers after Indesit release a warning ‘that they may pose a fire risk.’
The three brands are Hotpoint, Indesit and Creda and include both condenser and vented dryers, which have been marketed over the last 11 years.
It has been identified that in "rare" cases a build-up of lint can come into contact with the dryer's heating element, which could pose a fire risk, resulting in users being warned not to leave their driers unattended and to clean fluff from the filter after each use....
A three-month-old baby was rescued from a locked garage in Newton Abbot today.
Firefighters from Newton Abbot were sent to the garage in Jetty Marsh Road just after 11am, following a call reporting a car with a baby inside, which had been accidently locked in a garage.
Crews rescued the baby girl by gaining access to the garage via a ground floor window and used small tools to gain entry to the vehicle.
With summer drawing to a close, and the evenings starting to get noticeably cooler you might be tempted to light a fire, rather than put the central heating on.
Are you be sure your chimney is clean and ready to light?
From 7-13 September, Chimney Fire Safety Week takes place providing a timely reminder to make sure that your chimney is ready for the winter months ahead. Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service are supporting this Fire Kills campaign by encouraging householders to ensure their chimney is safe and swept by a registered chimney sweep.
A man was rescued from a smoke-filled flat in the St Thomas area of the city this afternoon (Monday 27 July).
Two fire engines from Exeter were sent to a report of smoke coming from a first floor flat window in Haven Road shortly before 2.30pm.
An ambulance was also requested to attend as it was unsure if anyone was still inside the property.
The fire service confirmed that a man was rescued from the flat, which was heavily smoke-logged, by two firefighters wearing breathing apparatus and using a hose reel jet as a precaution.
Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service is joining with fire and rescue services across the UK in supporting the Chief Fire Officers Association’s Drowning Prevention and Water Safety Week 2015, taking place from 13-19 April.
The campaign is focusing on raising awareness of the issue of Cold Water Shock by encouraging everyone, but especially young people to share the message ‘Tell a friend. Save a friend’ and to be aware of the risks around water.
The intention is to hopefully reduce preventable water fatalities in young adults aged 16-30, as this age saw the...
