Fire Crews From Across Somerset Battle Huge Blaze Near Taunton

Large crop fire sparks 'avoid the area' warning

Those living near the scene were urged to keep windows and doors closed

Burnham-On-Sea firefighters tackle huge overnight blaze near Taunton

Firefighters from Burnham-On-Sea have tackled a large overnight blaze today (Thursday July 16th) involving 200 tonnes of wood and woodchip. Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service (DSFRS) says crews from across Somerset were called to the blaze at Chipmunk South West, a manufacturing business on Ilminster Road in Henlade, near Taunton, at about 12.20am. The fire produced large amounts of smoke and continued for several hours, a DSFRS spokespe…

Fire crews from across Somerset battle huge blaze near Taunton

Henlade fire leaves more than 200 tonnes of wood and woodchip damaged as residents are urged to keep their windows and doors closed

Major fire near Taunton as locals told 'keep windows and doors closed'

Firefighters are tackling an overnight fire that has broken out in Henlade this morning (Thursday, July 16)