A51 Nantwich Road shut down near Chester due to a significant fire in a vacant building; multiple fire crews responded and successfully extinguished it. Main road closed overnight near Chester as crews battle building fire Hey, so there was a big fire. It happened in Tarporley on Nantwich Road. It started around 8:25 PM yesterday.…
A car fire on Church Street in Shirley, Southampton, drew firefighters late at night Shirley, Southampton: Blaze Rips Into Car on Church Street Southampton: A fire broke out in a car on Church Street. It happened around 10:50 PM on February 3. Fire crews from Redbridge station quickly arrived to handle the situation. They used…
Two kitchen fires in Herne Bay and Rochester were caused by playful cats Fires in Herne Bay and Rochester Caused by Cats in Less Than a Week Herne Bay: Cat owners are worried after their pets caused kitchen fires. In less than a week, two homes caught fire because of curious cats. Firefighters rushed to…
A report shows Harlow leads Essex in assaults on firefighters, with 83 incidents recorded since 2019, raising safety concerns. Harlow Named Capital of Attacks on Fire Service Staff, Report Reveals Harlow: A recent report highlights a troubling trend. Essex firefighters faced 83 assaults from the public since 2019. This data comes from a Freedom of…
Firefighters are considering changes to their response to alarm calls, focusing on reducing false alarms and improving efficiency Firefighters May No Longer Respond to Certain Alarm Call Outs Portsmouth: There’s a new proposal on the table that could change how firefighters respond to alarm calls. The idea is to adjust their approach for automatic fire…
In Oxfordshire, emergency workers face a shocking rise in assaults, highlighting a troubling trend that demands urgent attention and action. Oxfordshire Sees Alarming Surge in Assaults on Emergency Workers Oxfordshire: It’s pretty alarming to hear that nearly 30 firefighters have been attacked in just five years. National stats show that injuries from these attacks are…
A log burner sparked a fire in Plastow Green, leading to a massive response from over 50 firefighters early Wednesday morning Over 50 Firefighters Respond to Plastow Green Fire Caused by Log Burner Plastow Green: Early Wednesday morning, a fire broke out at a home due to a log burner. It was quite a scene…
A log burner caused a fire that spread to a house’s roof in North Hampshire, prompting a large firefighting response to control the blaze. Log Burner Ignites Roof of House in North Hampshire Early This Morning Plastow Green: Early this morning, around 4am, a log burner sparked a fire that quickly spread to the roof…
Recent data shows Worcester firefighters are facing increasing assaults, raising concerns about their safety while on duty Worcester Firefighters Face Assaults in Notorious ‘Hotspot’, Data Reveals Worcester: A recent Freedom of Information request has uncovered some alarming stats. Between January 2019 and October 2024, Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service reported 93 violent incidents…
Recent data shows alarming violence against firefighters in Worcestershire, raising concerns about their safety on the job Worcestershire Firefighters Face Assaults in Troubling Hotspot Data Worcester: A recent Freedom of Information request has shed light on a troubling trend. Between January 2019 and October 2024, Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service reported 93 violent…
The owners of a Shildon shop express deep gratitude to firefighters who saved their classic bikes from a devastating fire Owners of Shildon Shop Praise Firefighters for Their Brave Efforts Shildon: On a chilly Monday morning, fire crews rushed to PM Racing Team on Church Street after a fire broke out around 10:12 am. Five…
Essex County Fire and Rescue Service is on the lookout for new wholetime firefighters to join their team and serve the community Essex Fire and Rescue Service Seeks New Recruits for Firefighter Squad Essex: The Essex County Fire and Rescue Service is currently accepting applications for wholetime firefighters. This is a great opportunity for those…
Chipping Norton Fire Station recently held a fun event to recruit new on-call firefighters, with 12 eager candidates trying out various challenges Chipping Norton Fire Station Hosts Exciting ‘Have a Go Day’ Event Chipping Norton: The fire station had a lively ‘Have a Go Day’ to scout for new on-call firefighters. Twelve enthusiastic candidates took…
Firefighters teamed up with Bramley parkrun to address ongoing wheelie bin arson issues, engaging with the community for solutions. Firefighters Join Bramley Parkrun to Combat Wheelie Bin Arson Bramley: This past weekend, firefighters from Stanningley Fire Station took part in the Bramley parkrun. They wanted to raise awareness about the ongoing issue of wheelie bin…
A man suspected of attempted burglary had to be rescued from a tree in West Belfast after police negotiated with him for a cigarette West Belfast: Alleged Burglary Suspect Rescued from Tree After Negotiation West Belfast: It all kicked off just before 11:15 PM on Saturday when the police got calls about two attempted break-ins…
A serious house fire in Devizes saw firefighters working late into the night to bring it under control Firefighters Battle Major House Fire in Devizes Devizes: On Saturday evening, the Dorset and Wiltshire Fire Service got a call about a house fire on Ferozesah Road. Crews from Devizes, Calne, and Marlborough rushed to the scene…
Firefighters in Cambridge successfully rescued a kitten trapped in a tree for more than 36 hours, bringing relief to its worried owners Cambridge Firefighters Rescue Kitten Stuck in Tree for Over 36 Hours Cambridge: A little seven-month-old kitten found itself in quite the pickle after climbing a tree and getting stuck for over 36 hours.…
A rescue mission unfolded in Bedworth as dogwalkers fell through ice while saving their pets, leading to a multi-agency response Dogwalkers Jump into Freezing Lake to Save Their Pets Bedworth: This week, the water at Sidings Pool was frozen solid. It turned into quite the scene when two folks fell through the ice while trying…
Concerns rise that recent wildfires in Los Angeles may stem from power grid issues, with many homes destroyed and lives lost Fears LA Wildfires Could Be Linked to Power Grid Faults Surge Los Angeles: The wildfires raging through the city have everyone on edge. There are fears that these devastating fires might have been sparked…
Residents of Los Angeles faced chaos as wildfires forced evacuations and destruction Families Screamed as We Ran for Our Lives from Deadly LA Fires Los Angeles: The recent wildfires have been nothing short of terrifying. Survivors like Phillip Cohen shared their harrowing experiences as they fled for safety. Firefighters urged families to abandon their cars…
