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]]> https://www.southhams.com/ https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/window-company-premises-virtually-destroyed-by-fire <![CDATA[Window company premises "virtually destroyed" by fire]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/window-company-premises-virtually-destroyed-by-fire A fire broke out at a Industrial Estate unit last night and has "virtually destoyed" the premises of Avon Window Company Ltd. Devon and Somerset Fire... ]]> Sat, 29 Aug 2026 19:53:17 +0000 5735 2026-08-29 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/97/14/d4/window-company-premises-virtually-destroyed-by-fire-36-1788029758.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/fire-at-westbrook-laundry-believed-to-be-accidental <![CDATA[Fire at Westbrook Laundry believed to be accidental ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/fire-at-westbrook-laundry-believed-to-be-accidental A fire at Westbrook Laundrette on Tuesday, 21 July, is believed to have started accidentally. Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service (DSFRS) were called just... ]]> Wed, 22 Jul 2026 22:16:47 +0000 5684 2026-07-22 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/5a/74/cf/fire-at-westbrook-laundry-believed-to-be-accidental-63-1784755999.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/two-buses-destroyed-and-another-damaged-in-blaze <![CDATA[Two buses destroyed and another damaged in blaze]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/two-buses-destroyed-and-another-damaged-in-blaze Two 70-seater coaches have been destroyed and an 18-seater minibus has been damaged in a blaze at AB Coaches Ltd in Totnes. Devon and Somerset Fire... ]]> Tue, 12 May 2026 18:18:18 +0000 5583 2026-05-12 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/fd/45/31/two-buses-destroyed-and-another-damaged-in-blaze-18-1778606309.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/dsfrs-gives-advice-about-preventing-arson-after-fire-in-derelict-building <![CDATA[DSFRS gives advice about preventing arson after fire in derelict building]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/dsfrs-gives-advice-about-preventing-arson-after-fire-in-derelict-building Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service has given advice to prevent "deliberate fires", or arson, following a fire in a derelict building in Plymstock. Devon... ]]> Wed, 28 May 2025 20:00:39 +0000 5271 2025-05-28 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/4f/00/d9/dsfrs-gives-advice-about-preventing-arson-after-fire-in-derelict-building-43-1748458976.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/fire-service-offers-bbq-advice-after-being-called-to-beach-bin-fire <![CDATA[Fire service offers BBQ advice after being called to beach bin fire ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/fire-service-offers-bbq-advice-after-being-called-to-beach-bin-fire Kingsbridge Fire Station was called to Bantham Beach car park on Saturday, where a bin fire had been caused by a hot BBQ being discarded. Kingsbridge... ]]> Tue, 08 Apr 2025 21:15:45 +0000 5202 2025-04-08 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/48/22/11/fire-service-offers-bbq-advice-after-being-called-to-beach-bin-fire-24-1744143354.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/fire-in-totnes-destroys-home <![CDATA[Man arrested after fire in Totnes destroys home]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/fire-in-totnes-destroys-home A man has been arrested after fire crews were called to a house fire Bridgewater Gardens in Totnes in the early hours. Devon and Somerset Fire... ]]> Mon, 28 Oct 2024 18:10:18 +0000 4894 2024-10-28 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/13/4e/b4/fire-in-totnes-destroys-home-33-1730139508.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/fire-crews-battle-dumper-truck-fire-in-dartmouth <![CDATA[Fire crews battle dumper truck fire in Dartmouth ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/fire-crews-battle-dumper-truck-fire-in-dartmouth Fire crews from Dartmouth and Brixham and a water bowser from Torquay battled a dumper truck fire in Dartmouth. Fire crews were called to the scene... ]]> Thu, 12 Sep 2024 20:30:57 +0000 4810 2024-09-12 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/63/70/13/fire-crews-battle-dumper-truck-fire-in-dartmouth-88-1726169486.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/house-fire-breaks-out-in-totnes <![CDATA[House fire breaks out in Totnes ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/house-fire-breaks-out-in-totnes A fire broke out in the living room of a house in Totnes yesterday. Totnes Fire Station, alongside colleagues from Buckfastleigh and Paignton, were called to Quarry... ]]> Tue, 02 Jul 2024 19:22:43 +0000 4681 2024-07-02 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/bc/a4/53/house-fire-breaks-out-in-totnes-51-1719948174.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/underground-drain-fire-in-harbertonford-closes-road <![CDATA[Underground 'drain fire' in Harbertonford closes road ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/underground-drain-fire-in-harbertonford-closes-road An "underground fire below a drain" closed the road through Harbertonford on Friday. Fire crews were called to a "drain on fire" on Friday morning in... ]]> Mon, 04 Mar 2024 21:45:24 +0000 4414 2024-03-04 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/da/1f/39/underground-drain-fire-in-harbertonford-closes-road-85-1709589024.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/fire-crews-battle-blaze-in-sherford <![CDATA[Fire crews battle blaze in Sherford ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/fire-crews-battle-blaze-in-sherford Four fire engines attended a caravan fire in Sherford on Wednesday night. Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service (DSFRS) was called at 17:40 to a... ]]> Fri, 05 Jan 2024 20:52:07 +0000 4235 2024-01-05 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/9d/96/b2/fire-crews-battle-blaze-in-sherford-68-1704487934.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/totnes-fire-crew-called-to-a-telegraph-pole-on-christmas-day <![CDATA[Totnes Fire Crew called to a telegraph pole on Christmas Day ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/totnes-fire-crew-called-to-a-telegraph-pole-on-christmas-day Totnes Fire Station crew was called to a telegraph pole fire on Christmas Day. Totnes Fire Station crew were called out at 2.30am on Christmas morning... ]]> Sat, 30 Dec 2023 22:06:40 +0000 4224 2023-12-30 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/ee/64/ac/totnes-fire-crew-called-to-a-telegraph-pole-on-christmas-day-59-1703974159.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/fire-ravaged-pub-gives-update <![CDATA[Fire ravaged pub gives update]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/fire-ravaged-pub-gives-update The Tradesman's Arms, which was ravaged by fire in 2021, has given an update after rumours swirled about their opening date. The Tradesman's Arms in Stokenham... ]]> Mon, 06 Nov 2023 20:13:30 +0000 4115 2023-11-06 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/73/73/6e/fire-ravaged-pub-gives-update-90-1699301626.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/video-fire-in-totnes-closes-road <![CDATA[VIDEO: Fire in Totnes closes road ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/video-fire-in-totnes-closes-road A fire involving two outbuildings, a garden room, a storage shed and decking has caused the closure of the A381 in Totnes this evening. The fire,... ]]> Mon, 04 Sep 2023 20:27:24 +0000 4004 2023-09-04 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/bc/a8/14/video-fire-in-totnes-closes-road-28-1693859373.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/fire-crews-battle-blaze-at-chilli-farm <![CDATA[Fire crews battle blaze at Chilli Farm ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/fire-crews-battle-blaze-at-chilli-farm Four fire engines attended a blaze in a field behind South Devon Chilli Farm yesterday. Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service were called at 11.55am,... ]]> Wed, 19 Jul 2023 20:20:34 +0000 3923 2023-07-19 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/0d/4d/47/fire-crews-battle-blaze-at-chilli-farm-38-1689798335.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/fire-service-ask-people-not-to-throw-batteries-in-their-normal-bins <![CDATA[Fire service ask people not to throw batteries in their normal bins ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/fire-service-ask-people-not-to-throw-batteries-in-their-normal-bins Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service has reminded people not to throw batteries into the normal waste bins. A spokesperson for DSFRS shared a post... ]]> Thu, 22 Jun 2023 22:05:03 +0000 3824 2023-06-22 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/dd/a8/53/fire-service-ask-people-not-to-throw-batteries-in-their-normal-bins-42-1687471587.jpeg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/dog-rescued-from-house-after-decking-fire <![CDATA[Dog rescued from house after decking fire ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/dog-rescued-from-house-after-decking-fire A dog was rescued by firefighters after a decking caught fire in Plympton. Plympton and Crownhill Fire Crews were called to a decking on fire in... ]]> Wed, 07 Jun 2023 22:26:00 +0000 3747 2023-06-07 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/72/b0/2e/dog-rescued-from-house-after-decking-fire-16-1686176776.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/fire-crews-battle-blaze-at-industrial-estate <![CDATA[Fire crews battle blaze at industrial estate ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/fire-crews-battle-blaze-at-industrial-estate Fifteen fire crews attended a fire at an industrial estate in Staverton, near Dartington. Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service were called around 6.30am today,... ]]> Fri, 19 May 2023 21:13:21 +0000 3711 2023-05-19 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/52/cf/11/fire-crews-battle-blaze-at-industrial-estate-58-1684530830.jpeg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/fire-crews-attend-van-fire <![CDATA[Fire crews attend van fire ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/fire-crews-attend-van-fire Plympton Fire Station attended a van on fire on the junction of Ridgeway and New Park Road on Sunday. Fire control received a couple of calls... ]]> Wed, 26 Apr 2023 19:31:18 +0000 3667 2023-04-26 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/f9/33/8d/fire-crews-attend-van-fire-92-1682537615.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/four-occupants-escape-car-inferno <![CDATA[Four occupants escape car inferno ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/four-occupants-escape-car-inferno Four occupants escaped a car in South Brent, which then burst into flames. Buckfastleigh Fire Station crew was called to a car fire in South Brent... ]]> Sat, 08 Apr 2023 12:02:11 +0000 3627 2023-04-08 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/bb/c3/b2/four-occupants-escape-car-inferno-78-1680955341.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/two-local-fire-crews-attends-fire-at-a-block-of-flats-in-plymouth <![CDATA[Two local fire crews attends fire at a block of flats in Plymouth ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/two-local-fire-crews-attends-fire-at-a-block-of-flats-in-plymouth Two local fire crews attended a fire in a block of flats in Plymouth. 242 people were evacuated from the student accommodation building. ... ]]> Mon, 30 Jan 2023 21:51:13 +0000 3463 2023-01-30 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/ae/78/ae/two-local-fire-crews-attends-fire-at-a-block-of-flats-in-plymouth-41-1675115622.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-have-said-no-other-suspects-are-being-sought-in-bandstand-arson <![CDATA[Police have said "no other suspects are being sought" in bandstand arson ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-have-said-no-other-suspects-are-being-sought-in-bandstand-arson Kingsbridge and Salcombe Police officers say they have interviewed "three males and are content that, at this time, no other suspects are being sought". The Kingsbridge... ]]> Thu, 26 Jan 2023 21:57:35 +0000 3454 2023-01-26 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/dd/df/b2/police-have-said-no-other-suspects-are-being-sought-in-bandstand-arson-47-1674770280.jpeg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/ten-fire-crew-battles-huge-fire-in-totnes <![CDATA[Ten fire crew battles huge fire in Totnes ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/ten-fire-crew-battles-huge-fire-in-totnes A huge fire blazed through an industrial estate, with "loud bangs and explosions" as fire crews fought the inferno. Ten fire crews attended the blaze in... ]]> Wed, 25 Jan 2023 20:32:10 +0000 3445 2023-01-25 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/52/97/1d/ten-fire-crew-battles-huge-fire-in-totnes-52-1674678741.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/two-interviewed-by-police-following-bandstand-arson <![CDATA[Two interviewed by police following bandstand arson ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/two-interviewed-by-police-following-bandstand-arson Kingsbridge Police say they have interviewed "two males" following an "overwhelming response" to their appeal for information about the arson attack on Kingsbridge bandstand. A spokesperson... ]]> Mon, 23 Jan 2023 21:13:14 +0000 3442 2023-01-23 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/9c/8b/8c/two-interviewed-by-police-following-bandstand-arson-61-1674508461.jpeg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/bandstand-set-ablaze-last-night <![CDATA[Bandstand set ablaze last night]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/bandstand-set-ablaze-last-night Kingsbridge bandstand was set ablaze last night, leaving it severely damaged. Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service were called before 5am to the blaze on... ]]> Sun, 22 Jan 2023 13:05:25 +0000 3432 2023-01-22 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/b2/2a/38/bandstand-set-ablaze-last-night-45-1674402371.jpeg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/motorhome-gutted-by-fire <![CDATA[Motorhome gutted by fire]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/motorhome-gutted-by-fire Totnes Fire Crew attended the scene last night but nothing could be done to save the vehicle. Totnes Fire Crew were called to Harberton at around... ]]> Tue, 03 Jan 2023 10:39:27 +0000 3375 2023-01-03 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/d4/3e/55/motorhome-gutted-by-fire-78-1672742377.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/man-charged-after-house-fire-in-dartmouth <![CDATA[Man charged after house fire in Dartmouth ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/man-charged-after-house-fire-in-dartmouth A man has been charged following a house fire in Davis Road last week. A man has been charged following a property fire in Dartmouth on 9... ]]> Mon, 12 Dec 2022 13:30:40 +0000 3347 2022-12-12 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/1b/cc/cb/man-charged-after-house-fire-in-dartmouth-32-1670851917.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/fire-in-dartmouth <![CDATA[Fire in Dartmouth ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/fire-in-dartmouth Firefighers were called to a domestic fire in Dartmouth yesterday. Fire fighters were called to a property on Davis Road, Dartmouth, yesterday, Friday, 9 December, at... ]]> Sat, 10 Dec 2022 19:58:01 +0000 3345 2022-12-10 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/e9/b3/91/fire-in-dartmouth-38-1670704121.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/fire-destroys-caravan-car-and-a-temporary-structure <![CDATA[Fire destroys caravan, car and a temporary structure ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/fire-destroys-caravan-car-and-a-temporary-structure A fire has destroyed a caravan, a car and a temporary structure in Yealmpton. Crews from Plymstock, Ivybridge, and the water carrier from Plympton, attended a... ]]> Thu, 08 Dec 2022 11:37:26 +0000 3340 2022-12-08 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/d2/35/1a/fire-destroys-caravan-car-and-a-temporary-structure-57-1670499642.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/fire-fighters-battle-blazing-car <![CDATA[Fire fighters battle blazing car ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/fire-fighters-battle-blazing-car Kingsbridge Fire Crew are currently on scene at a car fire in Woodleigh. Kingsbridge Fire Station are currently on scene in Woodleigh with a car fire.... ]]> Tue, 29 Nov 2022 11:02:07 +0000 3315 2022-11-29 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/b2/5e/7c/fire-fighters-battle-blazing-car-49-1669719856.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/totnes-fire-crew-attend-workshop-fire-alongside-12-other-stations <![CDATA[Totnes Fire Crew attend workshop fire alongside 12 other stations ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/totnes-fire-crew-attend-workshop-fire-alongside-12-other-stations Totnes Fire Crew was one of 13 crews who attended a workshop fire in High Bickington. The workshop, on a farm in High Bickington, was "well... ]]> Wed, 26 Oct 2022 20:48:52 +0000 3242 2022-10-26 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/d2/fc/40/totnes-fire-crew-attend-workshop-fire-alongside-12-other-stations-63-1666813766.jpg