Incident
Vehicle fire
Date
6.44pm - 05 September 2021
Last updated
3.15pm - 23 November 2021
Status
Closed
Incident type
Small
Location
Bridgwater Without
Attending station
Bridgwater
Two fire appliances dealt with a car on fire on the hardshoulder of the M5. Police and Highways closed the road in order for fire crews to safely put the blaze out. One breathing apparatus wearer used one hose reel jet to put out the fire. The car was completely destroyed, the cause being deemed as accidental. Duty of care was left with the Police.