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A photo of a wildfire spreading across shrubs (gorse) that are dry and brown.
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29 July 2026

Drought declared - please protect water supplies and prevent fires

With a drought now officially declared, Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service is urging people to help reduce the risk of wildfires and use water responsibly as hot, dry conditions continue.

Service Headquarters Open Day
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Service Headquarters Open Day

Sep 06 '26

We are hosting our Service Open at our headquarters near Exeter on Sunday 6 September!

Firefighters and specialist rescue teams from Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service at Exeter Quay
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24 July 2026

Firefighters mark World Drowning Prevention Day with lifesaving Exeter Quay demonstration

Firefighters and specialist rescue teams took to Exeter Quay to mark World Drowning Prevention Day (25 July).

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23 July 2026

Somerset residents urged to think before binning

We are urging Somerset residents to think before they throw, following a rise in incidents involving lithium-ion batteries, which can cause serious fires when incorrectly disposed of in general was

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16 July 2026

Shepton Mallet based company fined for fire safety failures

A company running a guest house near Shepton Mallet has been prosecuted for fire safety failures.

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14 July 2026

Firefighters’ plea to pack a picnic

Our firefighters are encouraging people to swap barbecues following a spate of outdoor fires over the past week.

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09 July 2026

Firefighters urge safe outdoor fires this summer

Our firefighters are urging people enjoying their outdoor spaces this summer to ‘stay with it’ when using BBQs, fire pits and during garden gatherings.

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23 June 2026

How to stay safe during a heatwave

At home, near water, and in an emergency

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23 June 2026

Plymouth director and fire risk assessor given community orders for high-rise fire safety failures

A director of a Plymouth-based company has been given an 18-month community order for fire safety failures that placed residents of a Plymouth high-rise building at risk of death or serious injury.

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29 June 2026

Stay with it this summer

Enjoy your BBQs, fire pits and garden gatherings – but don't leave them unattended.

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07 May 2026

Why we proudly support Pride, now and into the future

We are proud to be attending Exeter Pride on Saturday, 9 May, for the 15th year running.

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22 April 2026

Wellbeing dog supports pupils after fire

Children affected by the recent fire at The Promise School in Okehampton have received emotional support from our wellbeing dog, Digby.

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