Fire & Rescue

Mount Wise residents praised after massive fire

Fire officers have praised the actions of people affected by the large fire in Clowance Street, Plymouth, last night (3 June).

More than twenty homes had to be evacuated as the fire spread across the block of flats driven by high winds but no one was hurt.

Group Manager Paul Bray, of Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service, said: “The residents were given early warning...

Supporting the elderly in their own homes

Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service has partnered with local at-home care company, Home Instead Senior Care, to create a stronger community support network for the elderly in the area.

The Service have issued special ID cards with their phone number, email address and a unique Home Instead logo and account number to all Home Instead CAREGivers, who provide support to elderly...