The long-running soap is set to feature a dramatic episode where a devastating fire wreaks havoc, potentially spelling the end for one of the show's cherished characters.
Last week, Emmerdale's producer Sophie Roper teased fans with cryptic remarks, saying: "What I can tell you is there will be fire engines involved." She added: "So take from that what you will.
It's going to be a really explosive week of Emmerdale," hinting at the start of filming for the fiery scenes. Photographs from the set have captured Cain Dingle, played by Jeff Hordley, and newcomer John Sugden, portrayed by Oliver Farnworth, dragging an unidentified body from the inferno, while Ruby Fox-Miligan, enacted by Beth Cordingly, appears smeared with soot and dirt.
According to The Sun, insiders have suggested that the soap is pulling out all the stops for this storyline, with whispers of at least two major characters being in jeopardy, as reported by the Express.
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