Taunton Fire Station

03/06/2026

It will take you 30 seconds to drop a used v**e at a recycling point.

When v**es get crushed in general waste or mixed recycling, the batteries become a fire. That spark becomes a fire. Sometimes in the truck. Sometimes at the depot.

Find your nearest v**e recycling point. It could be at a supermarket, v**e shop or council site.

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02/06/2026

On Call firefighters from Taunton and Wellington supported by Blue Watch Taunton attended the scene.

BREAKING: This is the M5 in Somerset right now after a crash.

Two lanes are shut following the crash southbound between junctions 26 and 27.

There are major delays on the motorway as a result.

We'll bring you live updates on this crash shortly.

27/05/2026

If you unexpectedly enter the water, remember to float:

• Tilt your head back with ears submerged
• Breathe normally
• Move your hands to stay afloat
• Spread your arms and legs for stability

Floating can save your life.
Credits: RNLI

27/05/2026

We’re deeply saddened by the tragic deaths of seven children and two adults, in both inland and coastal waters, over the Bank Holiday weekend.

Our Chief Fire Officer, Gavin Ellis, spoke on BBC 5 Live this morning about the dangers of inland water, where accidental drowning deaths have now been higher than coastal incidents for the seventh year in a row.

Although rivers, lakes and reservoirs may look calm and inviting in the hot weather, hidden currents and cold water shock can quickly become life-threatening. Water temperatures are currently only around 14–16°C, which can cause an involuntary gasp response and lead to drowning.

Please avoid swimming in inland waterways and encourage others to do the same.

If you unexpectedly enter the water, remember to float:

• Tilt your head back with ears submerged
• Breathe normally
• Move your hands to stay afloat
• Spread your arms and legs for stability

Floating can save your life.

If you missed the interview, you can listen via the link in the comments below (scroll to 20mins 30secs) 💧 👇🏻

18/05/2026

Incident type: Vehicle Fire
Location: M5 motorway
Attending stations:
Taunton Blue Watch
Bridgwater

Fire control received several 999 calls reporting a car fire on the M5 Northbound between junctions 24 and 23. Two fire engines were sent and on arrival confirmed the vehicle to be well alight. Crews extinguished the fire using:

1 Hose reel jet
2 Breathing apparatus
The car was 93 per cent damaged by the fire and the cause was accidental. Police, Highways and Ambulance were also in attendance.

18/05/2026

Incident type: Commercial / industrial
Location: Highbridge
Attending stations:
Taunton Blue Watch & On Call Section
Bridgwater
Burnham On Sea
Glastonbury
Street
Cheddar
Martock

Stations from other services
Weston-super-Mare

Fire control received several 999 calls reporting a fire in a commercial unit in Highbridge, Somerset. Three fire engines and an aerial ladder platform, were initially sent. On arrival crews confirmed that the building was well alight and requested additional appliances to attend. A further 5 fire engines and a command support unit were also sent.

Crews extinguished the fire using:

1 foam jet
3 attack jets
2 safety jets
2 hose reel jets
This building consisted of 8 industrial units. One unit was 100 per cent destroyed by fire, and 2 further units 50 per cent damaged by smoke. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

11/05/2026

Today is Somerset Day. It marks Alfred the Great’s call to arms and the gathering of ‘all the people of Somerset’ to march against the invading viking army.

05/05/2026

05/05/2026
Incident type: RTC involving an LGV
Location: M5 South between junctions 22-23
Attending stations:
Taunton Blue Watch & On Call Section
Bridgwater
Burnham On Sea

A number of fire resources were mobilised to the M5 after a call from Police requesting assistance at a road traffic collision.

On arrival it was confirmed no person were trapped but the incident involved a fuel tanker so additional resources were mobilised.

Shortly after arrival at the incident, most resources were released. There had been a fuel leak from the tractor unit of the tanker so one crew and a hazardous materials officer are remaining on scene while they await the arrival of recovery vehicles. The traffic backed up behind the incident unable to get off the M5 has been released using lane 3 but after that, the road will remain closed.

04/05/2026

Today, on Firefighters’ Memorial Day, we honour our firefighting family - past and present - and colleagues around the world for their courage, dedication and service.

We also remember those who have lost their lives in the line of duty.

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30/04/2026

Incident type: Agricultural Barn Fire
Location: Creech St. Michael
Attending stations:
Taunton Green Watch & On Call
Bridgwater Green Watch

Two fire engines and a water bowser attended following reports to Control of a barn fire.

Upon arrival the Incident Commander confirmed that multiple bales of hay were on fire.

Throughout the incident crews used:

Two hose reel jets
Thermal image camera
Small tools
The Barn was 5% damaged by fire and a mower inside was 10% fire damaged.