Members of the public are being asked to keep an eye on their neighbours at Christmas to help keep them safe from fire.
The appeal follows a fire in Mount Dinham, Exeter, on 10 December, during which firefighters discovered the body of a man.
Three fire crews attended the incident and extinguished the fire. The 89-year-old man was found close to a gas fire in a ground floor lounge.
Investigations are continuing into the incident and a report will be prepared for the Coroner but there have been several fire-related deaths that Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue...
Fire crews were called to a thatch blaze in East Devon in the early hours of this morning (Tuesday 15 December).
Three fire engines from Exeter and Ottery St Mary, along with the water carrier from Exeter, were sent to Cranbrook shortly after 1am.
On arrival crews confirmed that a thatched roof derelict farm house was well alight and got to work extinguishing the fire using two hose reel jets and one main jet.
The thatched roof and first floor were well alight. The building was showing signs of collapse so crews withdrew from the sectors to keep themselves at a safe...
Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service is advising homeowners to check their tumble dryers after Indesit release a warning ‘that they may pose a fire risk.’
The three brands are Hotpoint, Indesit and Creda and include both condenser and vented dryers, which have been marketed over the last 11 years.
It has been identified that in "rare" cases a build-up of lint can come into contact with the dryer's heating element, which could pose a fire risk, resulting in users being warned not to leave their driers unattended and to clean fluff from the filter after each use....
Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service are taking part in the Crediton Road Traffic Event on Saturday 28 November, working alongside the Police, HART ambulance team and the Honest Truth team.
Everyone is welcome. The event runs from 11.30am to 13.30pm at Crediton Leisure centre. There will be presentations on the dangers of speeding, driving while texting, or on the phone, as well as driving under the influence of drink and/or drugs. The talks will be followed by a free lunch. Then the Fire Service will be demonstrating the ‘Jaws of Life’ working alongside the Hart...
A 15-year-old girl and a woman needed medical treatment after a fire at an Exeter home.
The girl suffered smoke ihnalation and the woman was bitten by a dog in the incident in Newman Road, St Thomas.
Below is Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue's report from the incident:
Two fire appliances from Danes Castle and Middlemoor were mobilised following a call from the occupant of a property reporting that their television was on fire, in the living room.
Shortly after arriving crews confirmed smoke was issuing, and entered the property with 2 BA wearers and 1...
A man and two children were rescued from a house in Exeter after a fire broke out in the kitchen.
Two fire appliances from Danes Castle attended the property in Cowley after a neighbour raised the alarm.
On arrival, crews gained entry to the property using breathing apparatus and one hose reel jet.
The trio were rescued from the smoke logged property by fire crews. They were all suffering from smoke inhalation, so an ambulance was requested to attend. Fire crews administered oxygen therapy until the arrival of the paramedics.
Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service are asking everyone dressing up in spooky gear this Hallowe'en to be aware of the issue surrounding fire safety of fancy dress costumes. Many adults and children are injured in accidents where lighted candles or fireworks have ignited flammable costumes and hair.
You should ensure children are well supervised at all times, especially if they are around fireworks, sparklers or open flames such as pumpkins with candles.
Top tips for Hallowe'en dressing:
Keep away from naked flames – avoid using a naked flame or
Red One Limited (Red One) is pleased to welcome Tony Rowe OBE to its Board of Directors.
Tony has been appointed to the position of Independent Chairman as of 21 October 2015 and will assist Red One and the board with strategic development, as the company looks to significantly grow its business in the years to come.
Tony is currently the Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the South West Communications Group. Over the last 30 years South West Communications Group has grown to become the largest independently owned communications company in the south and south west....
Police in Exmouth are appealing for information following an arson in the town.
Detectives in Exmouth are investigating an arson that occurred at a multi occupancy property on Exeter Road in Exmouth, between 11:15pm and 11:30pm on Saturday 12 September.
The property is located on the smaller part of Exeter Road near the shops – not far from the junction with the main A396 Exeter Road.
Damage was caused after a wooden front door was set alight.
Nobody was injured following fire which was extinguished quickly.
