Emmerdale’s cast and crew have begun filming an intense fire storyline featuring Cain Dingle and other key characters. Cain will be involved in dramatic rescue scenes later this year as disaster strikes The Dales once again. Paparazzi captured the team shooting on location, depicting a barn engulfed in flames. Cain, along with newcomer John Suden, played by former Coronation Street star Oliver Farnworth, is seen carrying a limp body out of the blaze. Cain’s wife Moira and the scheming Ruby Fox Milligan are rumored to be at the center of the storyline. Onlookers heard Cain calling Moira’s name during the high-stakes scenes, while Ruby, played by Beth Cordingly, was spotted covered in dirt and soot. Other cast members, including Lucy Pargeter (Chas Dingle), Dean Andrews (Will Taylor), and Will Ash (Caleb Milligan), were also on location for the dramatic episode.

Moira and Ruby’s recent feud reignites, placing them both in grave danger. There could be additional casualties once the flames spread and rescue efforts begin. Full details will be revealed when the episodes air in a few weeks. Emmerdale’s new producer, Sophie Roper, recently teased this storyline at her first official press conference, stating, “We’ve got a lot of stunts coming up. Some are actually filming this week. I’m not going to tell you too much—I’d get in trouble with the press team—but I can tell you there will be fire engines involved. It’s going to be a really explosive week of Emmerdale.”

Jeff Hordley’s real-life wife, Zoe Henry, who plays Rhona Goskirk, also mentioned a massive fire stunt involving her husband, suggesting someone will get seriously injured. Meanwhile, Oliver Farnworth’s casting as a new member of the Dingle family was announced last week. Speaking about his role as John, he commented, “I am absolutely delighted to be joining the cast of Emmerdale. The show has such a rich history, and the Dingle family is integral to that. I’m looking forward to bringing my character to life and working with such a talented and dedicated team.”