News in Glastonbury

Date: 17.10.2018
Time: 19:42
Location: Near Pilton, Shepton Mallet

Two crews from Shepton mallet were mobilised to a report of a road traffic collision at the above location. Upon arrival the crews confirmed a three vehicle collision.

Date: 17.10.2018
Time: 16:24
Location: Badgers Green Road, Walton, Street

One fire appliance from Street attended an incident involving a 12 year old boy locked in a downstairs cloakroom, and his mother locked out of the property. Crews gained access to the property using a triple extension ladder, and forced entry to the cloak room to release the boy. No one was injured.

Police tipped off about car used for 'drug dealing'

Anyone with information is asked to get in touch

Recommendations for the future of Somerset's Libraries Service were unveiled today (16 October), with a final decision expected to be made next month (5 November).

For the remaining 15 library buildings, Somerset County Council would seek to develop 'Community Library Partnerships' (CLPs) where communities would support library buildings in partnership with the County Council.

Date: 15.10.2018
Time: 18:58
Location: Millfield Industrial Estate, Millfield, Chard

The Fire Service attended a Vehicle Fire in the above area.
Fire Appliances from Chard and Ilminster were mobilised to this incident. On arrival, crews confirmed one Agricultural Vehicle on fire, Crews extinguished the fire using Two Breathing Apparatus, One Hose Reel Jet and One Compressed Air Foam Jet.
The cause of the fire is believed to be accidental.
The fire is now extinguished and these are the full and final details. 
 

Date: 15.10.2018
Time: 04:20
Location: Common Moor Drove, Glastonbury

One Fire Engine from Glastonbury was sent to a report of a fire that could be seen in the distance. On arrival crews confirmed this was several agricultural buildings and various vehicles involved in the fire. A further Fire Engine from Street and one from Wells was sent and a Water Carrier from Bridgwater.

Update to follow.

On Monday (15 October) the first of a number of county-wide events takes place to hear local people's views on health and care in Somerset, and explore how it could change in future.

The first two sessions take place next week; the first is at Berrow Village Hall, Burnham-on-Sea, on Monday afternoon, 3pm-6.30pm, closely followed by Great Bow Wharf, Langport on Wednesday 17 October, 10am to 2pm).

Date: 12.10.2018
Time: 16:42
Location: B3135 Roemead Road, Proddy, Cheddar

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service received a call reporting a road traffic collision at the above location.

On arrival the incident commander requested the attendance of the rescue tender from Glastonbury to assist at this incident.

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One fire engine from Glastonbury Fire Station was mobilised to reports of a vehicle on fire on the side of the road from a passer by.
On arrival crews confirmed one vehicle to be well alight and set to work using one compressed air foam attack jet, one hose reel jet with two firefighters wearing breathing apparatus.
Crews requested the attendance of the Police as the Meare Road was completely shut and it was believed this could be malicious ignition.
Crews also requested the attendance of a second appliance from Street Fire Station to assist with water due to running fuel fires coming from the vehicle.
This fire has now been extinguished and the vehicle has been completely destroyed by the fire. Police have attended and have now taken duty of care of this incident and our crews have come away.
 
These are the final details.