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Mansion competition targeted for the 2nd time in 3 months

In the space of three months, the family behind the Millionaires Mansion competition have fallen victim to multiple targeted arson attacks as a result of their bid to raise funds for charity and local communities.

Back in February, fire crews were called to a bridge over the M5 at Junction 28 near Cullompton in Devon to put out a fire which was raining burning debris onto the motorway, wreaking havoc and causing drivers to swerve out of its path.

A van advertising the Millionaire Mansion competition, which...

The reopening of the pool and health suite at Exeter’s Riverside Leisure Centre will not take place early in the New Year as previously expected.

The building suffered fire and smoke damage to surface coatings, mechanical and engineering plant, roof decking and structural elements, as well as smoke damage throughout the facility, following the blaze in February 2017.

The sports hall, gym and fitness studios reopened to the public soon after the fire. But the pool and health suite remain closed.

A spokesperson said: "The majority of the repairs from fire damage are...

Visitors to Dartmoor National Park during this period of exceptionally warm weather are being asked to be particularly vigilant to reduce the risk of moorland fires.

With the warm weather set to continue, the risk of a fire is becoming an increasing concern.

Andrew Watson, Head of Recreation, Access and Estates said: "We obviously want people to come and enjoy Dartmoor, but we would urge them to do what they can to help us prevent a fire from breaking out."

There are particular concerns at the moment with the recent spell of exceptionally dry weather, which has made...

Every one of the 121 fire engines in Devon and Somerset will soon be equipped with animal oxygen masks – thanks to the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA).

For a number of years, the Service has worked with the charity Smokey Paws to enable local groups and organisations to generously provide the masks to their local fire stations.

Now the RSPCA has donated 68 kits to cover all the remaining fire appliances that do not currently have one, meaning they will soon be used to revive pets in those crucial moments following a fire. These kits - which...

Fire crews were called to a report of an agricultural shed well alight at Blackborough.

One fire appliance from Cullompton, one fire appliance from Honiton, one water bowser from Danes Castle and one off road vehicle from Middelmoor were dispatched to the incident at 9.40pm yesterday (THURS).

When crews arrived they identified an agricultural shed well alight involving three propane cylinders and sadly approximately 500 ducklings. Crews got to work extinguishing the fire with the use of the fogging unit from the off road vehicle.

The crews extinguished the fire...

The Fire Service were called to a report of a property fire in Kingsteignton Road, Chudleigh at 20.44 yesterday.

Initially three fire appliances were mobilised from Bovey Tracey and Newton Abbot along with an Operational Assurance Officer. On arrival crews confirmed the property was well alight and requested a further fire appliances which proceeded from Ashburton, Torquay and Teignmouth.

Below is the fire service report to date:

21:05 A water bowser was requested which proceeded from Torquay.

21:15 Crews confirmed this is a detached building well alight,...

Firefighters tackled a blaze in the rear of a refuse wagon in Exeter today.

The incident happened in Verney Street at 07.11.

Crews used one hosereel to extinguish the fire and a thermal imaging camera was also used to check contents for hot spots.

The cause of the fire was recorded as accidental.

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service received a call from a passer-by reporting thick black smoke and alarms sounding at an industrial premesis in Alphin Brook Road, Marsh Barton, Exeter 5.32am today (MONDAY).

Two fire appliances from Danes castle and one from Middlemoor were immediately mobilised with a local officer.

Fire control started making cover moves in the area.

The initial caller then confirmed smoke and flames issuing from the rear of the commercial premises.

The local officer was first in attendance and very quickly requested six fire...

Fire crews are in attendance at a property in Copplestone following a call from the owner saying there was smoke in the kitchen and flames could be seen outside.

The blaze started at 5.06am today (November11) at the thatched house in Clannaborough, Bow, Between North Tawton and Crediton.

The A3072 Beers Hill has been closed to traffic.

An initial 8 pump attendance was mobilised, with crews attending from North Tawton, Crediton, Danes Castle, Chulmleigh, Okehampton and Witheridge, together with a water carrier from Danes Castle and Command Support Vehicle from...