Who really set the Emmerdale Farm fires? Kammy, Ross, Sam, and even Kev are all being looked at as the mystery arson attack takes a darker turn.
Robert Sugden and Aaron Dingle thought they might finally be able to move on in Emmerdale tonight after everything that’s happened recently. But just as they agreed there should be “no more trouble”, another frightening fire was being started at the farm by an unknown figure.
And with more blazes set to follow next week, suspicion is spreading quickly through the village as several names land in the spotlight — including Joe Tate, Kammy Hadiq, Sam Dingle, Ross Barton and even returning bad boy Kev Townsend.
But who is actually targeting Emmerdale Farm?
Robert escaped Cain’s revenge in Emmerdale — but the danger is far from over
After Cain discovered what Robert had done to Moira, he wasted no time going after him. Still recovering from major surgery, Cain brought Sam in to help, and Robert was soon knocked out and tied to a chair.
When Robert came to, Cain was standing over him with a hammer in hand. Hoping to stop things from escalating, Robert claimed Joe Tate had blackmailed him over tax problems and said that was the reason he betrayed Moira. Sam urged Cain to calm down, but Cain made it clear he could either join in or walk away. Sam chose to leave.
Robert then admitted the real reason he framed Moira, hoping Cain would finally back off. Instead, Cain lashed out, kicked the chair over, and injured himself in the process.
Even after all of that, Robert rushed Cain to hospital, where Aaron and Moira were waiting. Aaron later sat with Cain and told him that Robert was already punishing himself more than anyone else ever could.
In the end, Cain agreed to let it go and accepted that Robert had been trying to protect Victoria and that Joe Tate was the real villain. But while Cain may be ready to move on, it’s obvious he hasn’t fully forgiven Robert.
As Aaron and Robert left the hospital, Aaron told him: “It’s time for a fresh start. We don’t need any more trouble.”
Unfortunately for them, the trouble had already begun.
At that exact moment, a hooded figure was seen pouring petrol over hay bales at the farm before setting them alight.
So who is behind the fires?
Who is targeting Emmerdale Farm?
Next week Aaron and Robert become determined to find out who is responsible for the fires after another blaze breaks out, this time perilously close to the feed store. As panic builds, they start watching everyone around them much more carefully. But who should really be worried?
1. Joe Tate
The first farm fire last month seemed to point straight at Joe Tate. He arrived at the house just moments after the blaze began, and it felt very much like a warning to Robert to keep quiet about the blackmail.
Next week, Aaron becomes convinced that Joe is the one pulling the strings. But could it really be that simple?
2. Are Ross Barton and Sam Dingle behind the fires at Emmerdale Farm?
Ross and Sam also begin to look suspicious next week because of some very strange behaviour.
After Lydia gets irritated with him for missing her dance class, Sam goes to Ross for a private conversation. The pair later meet in secret at a barn on Emmerdale Farm and carefully inspect the place before deciding it is “exactly what they need”. But what are they planning?
Ross then tells Sam they need a cover story and gives him a lighter, asking him to “do the honours”. However, when Aaron and Robert approach the barn, Sam panics and runs before they can catch him.
Ross quickly insists he is actually trying to track down the arsonist and even suggests Aaron and Robert pay him for help. Robert seriously considers the offer and says he’ll pay triple, though Aaron is increasingly convinced Ross is hiding something.
Later in the week, Aaron and Robert follow Ross and Sam — but will they uncover the truth?
3. Kammy
Kammy also comes under suspicion next week after Aaron notices him behaving strangely.
He shows up late for work, exhausted and wearing his shirt inside out, which leads Aaron to warn him that he needs to start pulling his weight.
When another fire breaks out later in the week, Aaron points out how little they actually know about Kammy.
And when Aaron and Robert promise to find the person behind the fires, Kammy overhears the conversation and looks genuinely uneasy. Could he be hiding a major secret?
4. Is Kev Townsend back to terrorise Robert and Aaron?
Fans were thrilled when it was confirmed Kev Townsend would be returning to the soap, but his comeback could create serious problems for Robron.
Kev already has form when it comes to fire after setting the Christmas trees outside Aaron and Robert’s old flat alight last year, so it doesn’t take long for suspicion to land on him.
Ross even suggests Kev could be behind everything that’s happening at the farm. But is Kev really back to cause chaos again, or is someone else using his past to throw everyone off the trail?
