Date: 9th November, 2026
Time: 12.28pm
Description: We were called to the M4 eastbound between J18 and Leigh Delamere services at 12.28pm for a lorry well alight. We had four crews in attendance, from Melksham (had been on stand-by in Chippenham), Westlea, Yate and Bath, with four breathing apparatus wearers, two hose reel jets and a main jet in use. The whole motorway was closed by National Highways but the westbound side had reopened by 2pm. As at 4pm, we had the one crew from Melksham still in attendance to support vehicle recovery. Our stop was at 2.39pm.
Location: GR6Q+67 Chippenham, UK