Fire crews were called to a chemical spill at Marsh Barton Industrial Estate this morning (Thusday).
Engines from Exeter along with an environmental protection unit from Newton Abbot were sent to a report of a chemical that had been spilled on the road in Yeoford Way just after 9.30am.
On arrival the crew confirmed that this was Sodium Hydroxide which had leaked from a delivery lorry.
The crew used two breathing apparatus wearers and environmental protection equipment to remove the pallet from the van to gain access to the leaking drum.
Sandy Park remains fully open for business despite a kitchen fire at the venue overnight.
Firefighters from the Devon and Somerset Fire Service were called to the stadium in the early hours of this morning following the blaze, which was restricted to an office in the downstairs kitchen area.
The fire, which has caused minor smoke damage, was safely extinguished and no one was injured during the incident.
Exeter Rugby Club chairman and chief executive, Tony Rowe OBE, said: "Despite the fire, the Sandy Park kitchen remains fully operational and will have no effect on...
Honiton firefighters are organising a recruitment campaign for prospective on-call firefighters on Saturday 20 May from 9am-1pm.
A crew will be available in the High Street with another positioned at Tesco’s to talk to anyone interested in becoming a firefighter within the community.
No previous experience of firefighting is necessary for this role – the ideal prospective firefighter starts with a commitment to the community, a positive attitude and a good level of fitness.
This is an opportunity for men and women who live and/or work within five minutes response...
Three appliances from Newton Abbot and Torquay stations were mobilised to reports of a fire involving a gas canister at a domestic property in Kingsteignton.
Crews found a fire in the integral garage that had spread to the ground floor of the property, so set to work using four breathing apparatus and two hose reel jets.
The incident took place in Calvados Park, Kingsteigntonat 20.50pm yesterday (April 11).
An ambulance was requested to attend to one 11 year old child and one 14 year old child who were suffering the effects of smoke inhalation. Fire crews...
A painting depicting everyday life in Exeter’s Southernhay district has been auctioned to raise funds for a new cultural tribute after the Cathedral Yard fire.
Property Search Group wanted to bring together the city’s law firms to raise money by commissioning and auctioning the painting, created by Devon artist and illustrator Sara Nunan.
Solicitors and colleagues gathered at the Mercure Exeter Southgate on Thursday (March 30) for the auction, conducted by TV’s Homes under the Hammer auctioneer Scott Gray.
The painting was won by 24-year-old Tom Backhouse, of...
Built up in 1769, burnt out in 2016, the tragedy of the fire at Exeter’s Royal Clarence Hotel has left a scar that’s both physical and psychological in our city.
Yet after destruction comes renewal, a theme that local sculptor Martin Staniforth (known as ‘morth’) is exploring in his creative work.
Martin said: “I’ve noticed that after disaster strikes, often we see nature begin the healing process as tiny plants start to fill the cracks and wasteland left behind. Disaster and renewal are part of the circle of life.”
Now Martin has been allowed to take away over two...
South West Communications Group and Matford Business Centre combined their efforts to help get Devon Contract Waste back at their desks the morning after their site was razed to the ground.
Work has begun to reopen Exeter’s Riverside Leisure Centre following last month’s devastating fire.
A statement from Legacy Leisure, which operates Riverside Leisure Centre, on behalf of Exeter City council said: “Following the fire on 21 February, the damage has been assessed and work has now begun to reopen the leisure centre facilities in stages.
“We can confirm that the sports hall will reopen on Saturday, March 25 and the Ultra White Collar Boxing event scheduled for that evening will go ahead. We are aiming to open a gym facility, along with the squash courts and...
Firefighters have been battling a major blaze in Exeter overnight.
The alarm was raised at Devon Contract Waste, Marsh Barton Road, shortly before 11pm yesterday (Wednesday).
Below is the fire service report of the incident:
A fire engine from Danes Castle in Exeter was sent to a report of the alarm system operating at 10.56.
On arrival the crew reported smoke and flames issuing from the building and requested a further 2 fire engines attend. These were sent from Danes Castle and Topsham. Shortly after requesting the additional 2 fire engines an aerial...
