The Police say that they received a report at 5.44am this morning of a fire on the M5 Southbound involving an articulated lorry with a trailer. The Southbound carriageway between Cullopmton and Exeter was closed while the fire service dealt with the fire. Southbound traffic was diverted via the B3181. The northbound carriageway was also closed for a time and then limited to lane 1 due to the smoke but was re-opened at 7am. The southbound carriageway remained closed until 7.30am when lane 3 southbound was re-opened.
Approximately 50 vehicles were stationary southbound.
A young boy explores the burnt-out shell of his former home, examines his old toys, and a clock, then asks you to make a life-saving promise this Easter - to test your smoke alarm and keep your loved ones safe from fire.
This is the story of a new Fire Kills online video.
In England, 500 children under the age of 11 are injured and 15 are killed in fires in the home every year. This is from a total of 7,256 injuries and 187 deaths from dwelling fires across England. Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service remind you that you are four times more likely to die in a...
Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Authority has agreed to increase its council tax precept by 1.99 per cent for 2013/14.
The average Band D household will pay £75.39 for the year for the fire service, an increase of £1.47 for the year.
The decision comes after Devon & Somerset received the third worst grant settlement nationally from the Government among fire and rescue authorities.
The Authority’s Government grant has been reduced by 10.3% in 2013 and a further 7.3% in 2014, which means the Service will lose £3.4m in the next financial year and a further £...
Most people have extension leads in their homes, often using four-way bar adaptors to increase the number of appliances that you can plug into a wall socket.
Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service remind you that although there is space to plug in four appliances, this does not mean it is always safe to do so.
Different electrical appliances use different amounts of power. To avoid the risk of overheating and possibly fire, you should never plug into an extension lead or socket appliances that together use more than 13 amps or 3000 watts of energy.
The Fire Service have reported that they received a call from a member of the public after smoke was seen coming out of the kitchen on the second floor of Queens House on Little Queen Street.
Two Fire Appliances attended the incident, one from Danes Castle and one from Middlemoor.
On arrival, fire crews confirmed a small fire had occured in the kitchen on the second floor involving paint materials and a small rag that spontaneously combusted, the fire was out on arrival and crews used a Positive Pressure Ventilation fan to ventilate the property.
Three fire appliances, despatched from Danes Castle and Middlemoor, were called to reports of a fire at the Ivor Doble jewellery store on Sidwell street at approximately 2pm today.
In the early hours of this morning a couple lost their home to fire. The property was a thatched cottage in North Devon. Maxine Wilcox, 68, was awoken by her cat at about 4.00am when she noticed that their thatched roof was alight. The couple immediately left the property and called Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service.
Mr and Mrs Wilcox waited outside while firefighters tackled the blaze and salvaged as much of their belongings as they could. A total of 15 fire appliances attended the incident.
The roof was completely destroyed by fire, with the first floor being...
At just before 4am this morning, a total of 15 fire appliances from Bideford, Barnstaple, Hartland, Ilfracombe, Hatherleigh, Holsworthy, South Molton, Appledore, Torrington, and Honiton were mobilised to a thatched property on fire at Horns Cross, Bideford. Fire crews have managed to control the fire and prevent the spread to the adjoining properties.
The A39 is closed at this time.
Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue report "Crews arrived at the scene and confirmed one thatched property was well alight. Crews got to work using two hose reel jets, two covering jets,...
Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, a day when traditionally chocolate, flowers and gifts are exchanged between loved ones. Maybe you’re planning a romantic candlelit meal at home?
Without wishing to put out the fire of passion, Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service would like to remind you of some fire safety tips in the home. With 57% per cent of fires starting in the kitchen during 2012, it is all too easy to get distracted when cooking your loved one a special meal, especially after a drink.
Rather than ruining a romantic moment, keep the fire safety tips...
As the weather gets colder over the weekend, Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service reminds you to stay safe as well as warm in your home.
There is nothing like a cosy open fire or the added warmth of an electric blanket, but these and other winter must-haves can bring an increased risk of fire into the home.
Check that all your winter essentials are fire-safe and remember a smoke alarm is the single most important piece of safety equipment in any home. Remember to test your smoke alarm on a regular basis as working smoke alarms save lives.
