Newcomer John Sugden (Oliver Farnworth) is set to be thrown into the middle of a dramatic storyline when he eventually arrives in Emmerdale, as these new pictures show him – along with two other characters – caught up in a barn fire.

John – who’s relationship to Victoria (Isabel Hodgins) is currently unknown – has been seen carrying Ruby Fox-Miligan (Beth Cordingly) from a burning barn on the set of the ITV soap in Yorkshire.

In scenes set to air this autumn, Ruby can also be seen covered in dirt and soot.

As filming continued, two vehicles were spotted carrying Cain Dingle (Jeff Hordley), Chas (Lucy Pargeter), Caleb Milligan (William Ash) and Will Taylor (Dean Andrews). They arrive just as new face John emerges from the flames.

It is said that Cain was then heard shouting for wife Moira as he made a run for it into the barn. The explosive scenes are thought to form the ongoing feud between Ruby and Moira, leaving us wondering if either of them will survive this ordeal.

‘It looks very dramatic. You could see Oliver’s character John rush into the fire and emerge from the smoke carrying a limp body’, a source told The Sun.

‘The soap is pushing the boat out with the big scenes but it looks like at least two huge characters are facing death. Moira and Ruby’s feud has taken a back seat to other huge drama these last few months but it looks like it could all ramp up again and potential be devastating for both women and their families. And with Emmerdale there’s always a twist so even more could be in true peril.’

She told us: ‘We’ve got a lot of stunts coming up! Some we’re actually due to be filming this week…I’m not going to tell you too much, but what I can tell you is there will be fire engines involved, so take from that what you will. It’s going to be a really explosive week of Emmerdale.’

Earlier this month, Oliver Farnworth’s casting in the ITV soap was confirmed.

The former Coronation Street star’s new character is described as ‘brooding and mysterious’. John is also set to introduce fresh challenges and intriguing relationships as he becomes entwined in the history of the Sugden family. Perhaps unsurprisingly, he’ll also catch the eye of an unsuspecting resident.

Discussing his arrival to the show, Oliver said: ‘I am absolutely delighted to be joining the cast of Emmerdale. The show has such a rich history, and the Sugden family is integral to that. I’m looking forward to bringing my character to life and working with such a talented and dedicated team.’