Resolved and historic wildfire incidents
Resolved and historic wildfire incident reports.
This archive retains reviewed reports after an incident has closed or moved outside the current reporting window. Dates show when each record was last verified or updated; source coverage can be delayed or incomplete.
Fire service: Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service
Wildfire incident near Ilchester, Somerset
We are currently dealing with a large field fire in Ilchester, Somerset. We currently have 6 fire engines and various specialist crews in attendance. Please void the area and keep doors and windows shut. https://t.co/ADVhal0AEL
Fire service: Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service
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Wildfire incident near a Solar Panel site near Broadclyst, Devon
We are currently dealing with a large field fire on a Solar Panel site near Broadclyst, Devon. We have 10 fire engines in attendance. Please avoid the area. https://t.co/5KFfrhYE0G
Fire service: Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service
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Outdoor fire
This was a large fire in the open damaging roughly five hectares of open field and woodland. The fire was extinguished using two main water jets, two hose reel jets, beaters, leaf blower, two all-terrain vehicles, Scottie packs and a drone.
Fire service: Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service
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Outdoor fire
Closed Outdoor fire Location Ottery St. Mary Attending station Ottery St Mary, Sidmouth, Middlemoor Incident type Electrical installations Date 17 Aug 2026 Time 1.13pm
Fire service: Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service
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Outdoor fire
Ongoing Outdoor fire Location Luppitt Attending station Axminster, Colyton, Honiton, Ottery St Mary, Middlemoor, Wellington, Yeovil Incident type In the open (small) Date 12 Aug 2026 Time 11.53am
Fire service: Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service
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Outdoor fire
Closed Outdoor fire Location Horwood, Lovacott and Newton Tracey Attending station Barnstaple, Ilfracombe, Appledore, Bideford, Braunton, Lynton, Okehampton, South Molton, Torrington, Torquay, Witheridge, Clyst St George Incident type In the open (large) Date 12 Aug 2026 Time 11.
Fire service: Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service
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Outdoor fire
Closed Outdoor fire Location Mincinglake & Whipton Attending station Okehampton, Torquay, Paignton, Buckfastleigh, Chagford, Dawlish, Newton Abbot, Teignmouth, Totnes, Danes Castle, Exmouth, Crediton, Honiton, Ottery St Mary, Seaton, Sidmouth, Tiverton, Tavistock, Middlemoor, Cly
Fire service: Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service
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Outdoor fire
Closed Outdoor fire Location Rockbeare Attending station Danes Castle, Ottery St Mary, Middlemoor Incident type In the open (small) Date 11 Aug 2026 Time 1.31pm
Fire service: Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service
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Property fire
Three fire engines were initially sent to a report of a domestic property on fire with possible persons still inside the property. On arrival crews confirmed the property was well alight and requested another 3 fire engines and water bowser to assist.
Fire service: Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service
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Vehicle fire
Fire crews are in attendance at a tractor on fire within a field near Butterleigh. Crews from Exeter and Tiverton were on scene and requested a further 2 fire crews to assist with extinguishing the fire which had spread to the field.
Fire service: Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service
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Property fire
Fire control received multiple calls to a kitchen within a domestic property on fire and mobilised three fire crews from Wells, Somerton and Shepton Mallet.
Fire service: Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service
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Outdoor fire
Closed Outdoor fire Location Bawdrip Attending station Bovey Tracey, Danes Castle, Clyst St George, Taunton, Bridgwater, Glastonbury, Nether Stowey, Street, Castle Cary, Cheddar Incident type In the open (large) Date 08 Aug 2026 Time 5.01pm
Fire service: Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service
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Outdoor fire
03pm fire control received multiple calls reporting a grassfire in Puriton, near Bridgwater. Seven appliances are currently in attendance. This is a commercial property for fire in a bin store, minibus and 16 acres of grassland measuring 575 metres by 290 metres.
Fire service: Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service
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Road traffic collision
We are currently in attendance at a serious road traffic collision on the A30 eastbound at Honiton. 3 fire engines are in attendance with the Police and Ambulance. Crews assisted in releasing one casualty from the vehicle and made the vehicle safe.
Fire service: Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service
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Outdoor fire
Closed Outdoor fire Location Exwick Attending station Bovey Tracey, Danes Castle, Exmouth, Honiton, Ottery St Mary, Middlemoor, Clyst St George Incident type In the open (large) Date 07 Aug 2026 Time 4.03pm
Fire service: Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service
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Outdoor fire
One fire engine from Exeter was originally sent to a report of a grass fire in Exwick. Due to the amount of 999 calls, a further pump was sent for assistance. On arrival crews confirmed this was a large area of grassland that was on fire and spreading towards domestic properties.
Fire service: Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service
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Property fire
Two fire appliances from Cheddar and Burnham on Sea were mobilised to reports of a fire. Further calls stated this was a garage so the incident was escalated to a commercial property fire and an additional resource from Bridgwater and an officer were also mobilised.
Fire service: Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service
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Property fire
Multiple calls were received for a fire in a commercial building in Kings Mill road, Cullompton. Three fire appliances attended along with supporting officers. On arrival crews confirmed a fire in a machine and that the sprinklers had activated to contain the fire.
Fire service: Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service
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Vehicle fire
Fire crews from Minehead attended a car fire in Conifer Close, Exford, Minehead. The car was severely damaged by fire and also there was fire damage to approximately 10m of hedgerow.
Fire service: Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service
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Property fire
Fire Control received a call reporting a shed well alight and mobilised crews from Middlemoor and Danes Castle. Once in attendance, Crews requested a third appliance from Middlemoor for additional water.
Fire service: Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service
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