Wiltshire 999s
  • Wiltshire news
    • Incidents
    • Courts
  • West Country news
  • News near you
    • Swindon
    • Chippenham
    • Trowbridge
    • Salisbury
    • Find your area >
  • Support
    • Mental health helplines
    • Domestic abuse helplines
  • More
    • Community
No Result
View All Result
Wiltshire 999s
No Result
View All Result
Home Wiltshire news

Firefighters tackle solar farm blaze in Sandridge near Melksham

byDaniel Jae Webb
18 April 2017 | 2.02pm
Share on FacebookPost on XSend via WhatsApp

Fire crews are at the scene of a blaze at solar farm in Wiltshire.

The incident is understood to have started at around 2.30pm today, Tuesday 18 April, at Snarlton Farm on Sandridge Hill, near Melksham.

Currently dealing with Solar Farm fire. As you can see the ? is being driven by some pretty spectacular voltages. pic.twitter.com/5yRQOglux6

— Trowbridge Fire Stn (@Trow_Fire_Stn) April 18, 2017

Fire engines from Melksham, Trowbridge, Calne and Bradford On Avon attended the scene, some of which were released from the incident immediately.

The electrical fire is being dealt with using CO2 extinguishers.

Firefighters remain the at scene.

Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel and get breaking news sent directly to your mobile – don’t forget to turn on notifications by clicking the bell icon.

Click a topic to read more stories like this:

Tags: Fire & RescueMelksham

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

TOP STORIES

  • All
  • Wiltshire news
  • Wiltshire courts
Swindon woman charged with drink driving after crash on mini roundabout
Wiltshire news

Woman arrested after two ‘dangerous’ dog attacks in Swindon

byDaniel Jae Webb
8 May 2025 | 2.10pm
0

...

Read moreDetails
Man in serious condition after ‘fall’ from A419 bridge in Swindon

Man in serious condition after ‘fall’ from A419 bridge in Swindon

8 May 2025 | 7.27am
Drug dealing biker who killed pedestrian in Swindon crash jailed

Drug dealing biker who killed pedestrian in Swindon crash jailed

6 May 2025 | 4.00pm
Melksham man admits stalking woman at hospital and shops

Melksham man sentenced for stalking ex at shops and hospital

7 May 2025 | 7.58pm
Man kept ‘incredibly malnourished’ dog in poo-ridden home

Man kept ‘incredibly malnourished’ dog in poo-ridden home

6 May 2025 | 2.26pm
  • About us
  • Complaints
  • Contact us
  • Contributor terms
  • Privacy policy
Reporting reality.

All content © State Six News Limited, unless otherwise stated. All rights reserved. | Wiltshire 999s is a trading style of State Six News Limited. Company number: 16190242. | Registered company address: Suite A, 82 James Carter Road, Mildenhall, Suffolk, IP28 7DE.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • 999 News
  • Court News
  • West Country news
  • News near you
    • Swindon
    • Chippenham
    • Trowbridge
    • Find your area
  • Info & Help
    • Wiltshire Flood Warnings
    • Domestic abuse helplines
    • Mental health helplines
    • Court reporting
  • About & Contact
    • About us
    • Contact us
    • WhatsApp alerts
    • Contributor terms
    • Complaints
A TIP-OFF