News in Wells

The magistrates refused to accept jurisdiction for the case          

Date: 28.07.2018
Time: 10:11
Location: Whitnell Corner, Binegar

One fire appliance from Wells attended a vehicle on fire at a crossroad, causing traffic disruption. Crews arrived on scene and confirmed the vehicle well alight, and made a request for the Police to attend.
The fire was extinguished using one hose reel jet, with one firefighter wearing breathing apparatus. The vehicle was completely destroyed.
The cause of the fire was deemed accidental, following an RTC. 

He said the church could have been firmer in ensuring the bishop stayed away

Date: 23.07.2018
Time: 10:56
Location: A37 Kilver Street Hill, Shepton Mallet

We received a call from Ambulance reporting a road traffic collision with persons trapped at the above location, two fire engines from Shepton Mallet and Wells attended.
Fire crews confirmed a road traffic collision involving two cars with three passengers still inside the vehicles.
One female casualty had been released prior to the arrival of the Fire Service by Ambulance crews.  Fire crews used a winch to remove one vehicle in order to gain access to the other vehicle where two persons were still inside the vehicle.
Fire crews assisted one casualty from the vehicle and then winched the vehicle in order to gain access to the nearside of the vehicle.  The second casualty in this vehicle was extricated by fire crews using hydraulic cutting and spreading equipment to remove the roof of the car.  Four dogs, two in each car, were also removed from the vehicles.  Three casualties were taken to hospital by road Ambulance.  Fire crews made the vehicles safe using small tools and left the incident in the hands of Police.

Firefighters had to act quickly to stop it spreading

Date: 22.07.2018
Time: 12:38
Location: Wells Road, Panborough, Wells

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service received a call reporting a fire within an old slurry pit at the above location.

The officer in charge confirmed that this was a fire within an old slurry pit measuring approx. 25m x 25m. Crews used one 45mm jet and one compressed air foam jet to extinguish the fire.

Two crews attended the fire

Year 13 leavers celebrated in style with a meal and music in a marquee in the school grounds on July 13.

Simon David Anstey, 44, will appear before magistrates in Yeovil

Date: 12.07.2018
Time: 07:30
Location: Salisbury Plain - Impacting Frome, Wells and Shepton Mallet

We have received various reports stating that there is strong smell of smoke and hazy smoke visible in the areas of Frome, Wells and Shepton Mallet.

If you are within this area however and still unsure and concerned as to the source and location of smoke please call 999.