Next week’s Emmerdale promises intense drama, as a terrifying barn fire erupts after a fierce showdown between Moira and Ruby. As Moira’s mental state deteriorates, she confuses Ruby for her old enemy, Emma Barton. While working in the barn, Moira hallucinates and, in a fit of panic, brandishes a shotgun at Ruby. Despite Ruby’s attempts to reason with her, Moira fires a warning shot that shatters a light bulb, igniting the spilled tractor fuel. The fire spreads rapidly as the two struggle, with Moira knocking Ruby unconscious, leaving her lifeless on the barn floor.

Meanwhile, Nate’s life falls apart. After Kane hears of Moira’s supposed kiss with Nate, he loses control and viciously attacks him. Despite Nate’s protests of innocence, Kane’s rage leads to a brutal confrontation. With their relationship in ruins, Tracy tells Nate she can’t join him in Shetland, leaving him devastated. Nate is given only five minutes to say a final goodbye to his daughter, Frankie, before leaving the village in despair.

As the fire rages on, Mac, John, and others rush to the barn, while Kane, Caleb, and Chaz scramble to save Moira. Despite his fractured marriage, Kane bursts into the barn just as the blaze turns into a deadly explosion. The question looms—will anyone survive the inferno?

Meanwhile, Will faces his own demons, receiving another chilling threat from his blackmailer. Interrupted by the news of the fire, Will abandons his ransom plan to help the Dingles. However, a phone call from his tormentor leaves him shaken, setting the stage for more danger ahead.