Frome fire LIVE: Huge blaze breaks out next to M&S store as warning issued

Dramatic pictures show huge flames ripping through the building.

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Add us as preferred source Comments live By Catherine Mackinlay, News Reporter, Shannon Brown 19:34, Wed, Jul 1, 2026 Updated: 19:34, Wed, Jul 1, 2026

FromE fire LIVE

A huge fire has erupted at a building next to an M&S store in Kingsway, Frome (Image: FACEBOOK)

A huge fire has engulfed a building in Frome, with massive flames and thick plumes of black smoke rising high into the sky. Several fire engines are tackling the blaze next to the M&S store on Kingsway.

Dramatic pictures from the scene, published by Somerset Live, show bright flames engulfing the building, with local residents looking on. Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service has urged people to keep their doors and windows closed. The fire servive shared a post on social media which read: "We currently have eight pumping appliances tackling a derelict building fire on Kingsway, Frome. Please keep your doors and windows closed if you live in the area due to the smoke."

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7 mins ago19:34 Catherine Mackinlay

Eight crews at the scene

According to SomersetLive, eight fire engines are at the scene from Frome, Castle Cary, Street, Sheptom Mallet and Wells fire stations.

16 mins ago19:25 Catherine Mackinlay

Image shows intensity of the fire

This image shows intensity of the fire as smoke billows over Frome.

Frome fire

The intense fire in Frome as smoke billows into the sky (Image: Facebook) 21 mins ago19:20 Catherine Mackinlay

Fire service urges residents to keep windows and doors shut

In a post on X, Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service said eight pumping appliances were tackling a fire involving a derelict building on Kingsway in Frome.

The service urged people living nearby to keep their doors and windows closed due to the large amount of smoke coming from the blaze.

We currently have eight pumping appliances tackling a derelict building fire on Kingsway, Frome. Please keep your doors and windows closed if you live in the area due to the smoke. pic.twitter.com/AVZkr6Wdpi
\u2014 Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service (@DSFireUpdates) July 1, 2026

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25 mins ago19:16 Catherine Mackinlay

Location of the fire

The fire has broken out at derelict building next to the M&S store on Kingsway.

Frome

Location of the fire in Frome (Image: Google) 28 mins ago19:13 Catherine Mackinlay

Fire has reportedly broken out at a “heritage asset”

The fire has reportedly broken out at a “heritage asset”.

We will bring you more updates as they arrive.

Frome fire

The fire reportedly at a "heritage asset." (Image: Facebook) 32 mins ago19:09 Catherine Mackinlay

Welcome to our live coverage

Welcome to our live coverage as firefighters battle a major blaze in Frome.

A large building has been engulfed by flames in Frome, sending thick black smoke billowing into the sky, with emergency services urging nearby residents to keep their doors and windows closed.

Sharks shell out $15 million per year for 2 players to help Macklin Celebrini

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The San Jose Sharks have made their intentions clear.

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They've got Macklin Celebrini leading the way, and they aren't going to sit back and wait anymore.

On Wednesday, with the opening of NHL free agency, the Sharks made two big signings.

The first to be announced was Mason Marchment, a talented forward with a long-time connection to the organization.

His late father, Bryan, played for the Sharks and then worked there, too.

He's coming for about $35 million in total value:

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On top of that, they added Jacob Trouba, the defenseman from the Anaheim Ducks.

Trouba is a veteran, and he earned himself a huge payday:

The Sharks probably aren't done yet, either.

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But as far as early signings, they were dishing out more money than anyone else in the NHL.

San Jose isn't waiting its turn. The Sharks are ready to step right into the playoff picture, with Celebrini leading the way.

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Oliver Bjorkstrand attempts a shot during a game with the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2025-26.

The minimal term means that Bjorkstrand, shown here last season, could be flipped next trade deadline. Mark LoMoglio / NHLI via Getty Images

By Vincent Z. MercoglianoJuly 1, 2026 Updated 3:20 pm EDT

The New York Rangers have checked their right-winger box by signing veteran Oliver Bjorkstrand to a one-year, $4.5 million contract, according to a league source who spoke on the condition of anonymity because the deal hasn’t been announced.

The 6-foot, 175-pounder from Denmark registered a 50.42 percent expected goals rate last season while ranking in the 64th percentile for speed bursts between 20-22 mph, according to NHL Edge. He gives New York a middle-six option who could slot in as a second-line winger if Vincent Trocheck is traded and captain J.T. Miller makes a permanent move to center. He also adds a right-handed shooter to a forward group that’s heavy on lefties.

The 31-year-old is coming off a few down seasons, including only 32 points (12 goals and 20 assists) in 80 games for the Tampa Bay Lightning last season, but he’s had as many as 59 points with the Seattle Kraken in 2023-24 and has posted six seasons of 20 goals or more.

A native of Denmark, Bjorkstrand was drafted by the Blue Jackets in the third round in 2013, spending the first five full NHL seasons of his career with the organization.

Oliver Bjorkstrand's usage was really funky in Tampa Bay last year, but he should be a good fit in the Rangers' top nine pic.twitter.com/9rnIVgLwIV

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How Bjorkstrand fits in New York

A top six featuring Bjorkstrand, Miller, Alexis Lafrenière, Gabe Perreault, Mika Zibanejad and newly acquired sniper Pavel Dorofeyev is a realistic starting point for the 2026-27 Rangers, which would allow 24-year-old winger Will Cuylle to slide into a more comfortable third-line role. And if another top-six option is acquired who bumps Bjorkstrand down (perhaps in a Trocheck trade), he also has experience playing lower in the lineup, which he primarily did with the Lightning.

He isn’t a game-changer or play-driver, but represents a low-risk bet who won’t hinder New York’s long-term flexibility. The deal leaves roughly $8.7 million in remaining cap space.

The minimal length of the deal, which was first reported by Sportsnet, is also notable. The Rangers have added a little offense to their lineup in the short term, with the hope it helps them hang around in the playoff race. But if they fade out of contention, Bjorkstrand can be used as a trade chip to recoup assets at the 2027 deadline.

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