Devon and Somerset's fire and rescue service has spoken about its campaign on the dangers of Chinese lanterns following the huge fire at a recycling plant in Smethwick in the West Midlands on Monday (1 July) which is believed to have been started by a lantern.
In a statement, Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service said that it "has been campaigning on the dangers of flying lanterns...
Fire crews were called to a report of a large vehicle on fire at Chelston, Plymstock, Plymouth shortly after 8am this morning (Thursday 4 July).
Three appliances and a water bowser were mobilised to the scene.
On arrival crews discovered one vehicle well alight. Crews used four sets of breathing apparatus, one main jet, one compressed air foam jet and three dry powder...
With summer upon us, Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service is asking people to make sure their family, guests and loved ones know how to get out, stay out, and call 999 in the event of a fire.
A smoke alarm can give people the warning they need to get out of their home in a fire, but a blocked exit, locked door or unfamiliar surroundings can often shave vital seconds from...
Last night Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service were called to an incident by a farmer to rescue his young heifer. A valuable beef breeding cow approximately 18 months old had fallen through the roof of a garage and ended up wedged in a car inspection pit, which was inside the garage.
The garage was located on the edge of the farmer's pasture, and somehow the cow had managed to...
Emergency services were called to a two car collision which involved one person being trapped in their car in Shell Close, Leigham in Plymouth this morning.
Fire appliances from Crownhill and Plympton attended the scene and crews used hydraulic cutiing equipment to release the casualty from the vehicle. The injured person was taken to hospital by ambulance.
Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service have joined up with Michael Eavis to remind the public that Chinese lanterns are banned from the Glastonbury Festival.
A spokesperson for the fire service said: "Chinese lanterns look spectacular but create a very real fire risk. Once launched there is no control over where they might land and can cause fires and harm livestock.
Devon and Somerset play host to a variety of waterways from marinas, canals, lakes, coastal inlets, harbours and quays. This bank holiday weekend is typically when the boat season will be really getting under way. Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service are working with the Boat Safety Scheme over Boat Safety Week , asking boat owners to ensure they make vital safety checks.
Given the nature of risk, and vulnerability of many tenants in private rented accommodation, Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service have developed a programme called ‘Firemark’. This is a simple but effective method of providing landlords with a basic knowledge of how to complete a fire risk assessment, assisting them in providing fire safe accommodation for their tenants, as well as...
