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Two people rescued after getting stranded in floodwater
Fire crews had to rescue them and their dog
Fire crews from Taunton and Ilminster had to rescue the duo. (Image: Taunton Fire Station)
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Two people had to be rescued after becoming stranded in floodwater.
The incident happened yesterday afternoon and saw Taunton and Ilminster fire stations both send crews down to help the duo.
Live updates: Massive fire sees black smoke pour through industrial estate
One witness heard loud popping sounds, and almost whooshes, like a firework being set off
A major fire has started at a Highbridge industrial estate.
According to a witness, around eight fire engines have attended the Walrow estate, on Commerce Way, to deal with a massive blaze this evening (May 5).
She took a picture of the scene around 6.20pm, showing thick dark smoke pouring across the road. The smoke spread onto the M5, temporarily causing the motorway to close both ways between Junctions 23 (Bridgwater North) and 22 (Burnham-on-Sea).
The witness said: I came out of my work cleaning at the Green Goblet [ecocup supplier] and heard loud popping sounds, and almost whooshes, like a firework being set off.
Huge heathland fire on Dartmoor done and dusted
Devon Somerset Fire and Rescue crews went back to the Moretonhampstead area check for hot spots at 2:30am this morning
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A large fire which broke out on Dartmoor has been described as done and dusted by the fire service this morning.
Firefighters rushed to the Jurston Cross area, near to Moretonhampstead, after receiving multiple calls reporting a large heathland fire on Dartmoor.
A spokesperson for Devon and Fire Rescue Service said that crews left the scene yesterday evening after tackling the blaze and returned at approximately 2.30am today, to check for hot spots.
Major Torquay garden fire rips through decking, two sheds and a car
Firefighters and utility staff working together in Torquay brought potentially dangerous fire incident to a safe end
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A number of fire engines were deployed to the scene (Image: St Ives Community Fire Station/Twitter)
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