A fire in County Durham has tragically claimed the life of an 82 year old woman. Fire fighters were called to the address and forced their way in on Wednesday morning in the Lawnside district of Seaham. A fire alarm installed in the property alerted the emergency services and police and fire brigade officers immediately […]
Fire At Block Of Flats In Reading
March 25, 2010 by
Two fire engines were called to a blaze at a block of flats in Reading and fire fighters managed to succesfully lead three people to safety. The fire started in the early hours of the morning at flats in Chester Street, reading. Thankfully no one was hurt and the fire was extinguished by the fire […]
Fire At Historic Pub In Cambridgeshire
March 25, 2010 by
A fire has broken out at a pub in Cambridgeshire that dates from the 17th century. The ‘Three Horeshoes’ in Abbots Ripton which is near Huntingdon caught fire after embers in a chimney started the fire. The roof of this historic pub was completely destroyed in the blaze in a report issued by the fire […]
Action Postponed by Jersey Fire Service
March 25, 2010 by
The fire and rescue service in Jersey have today agreed to postpone its plans to take industrial action over an ongoing pay dispute. As of Wednesday the fire service have announce that they will work to rule and remove goodwill in officers duties. The service has met with States representatives to see if they can […]
Hyndburn Council Gives Away Cookers
March 25, 2010 by
Fire officers are to hand out deep fat fryers supplied by the council in hyndburn, Lancashire during home visits in an effort to reduce home fires. The council has invested around
Fire Death Linked to Faulty Electric Blanket
March 25, 2010 by
An elderly woman who died during a house fire in County Durham has been linked to a faulty electric blanket used to heat her bed. The 82 year old victim was found by fire fighters who smashed their way into her home during the blaze in the Seaham area. A smoke alarm in the property […]
Suspicious Fire Kills Horse
March 25, 2010 by
A fire that is being treated as possible arson which broke out at a stables has killed a horse in Hampshire. Officers from the fire brigade were called to Mill View Farm in the early hours to tackle the blaze. One horse managed to escape the fire and is being treated for minor burns. Stables […]
Brinscall House Fire – Dogs Rescued
March 24, 2010 by
A house in Lancashire which caught alight was the scene of a rescue of two dogs. A neighbour heard the alarm going off and smashed their way into the property. Fire crews were called to the scene who discovered the kitchen was a blaze at around 11am. Fire fighters then administered aid to the dogs […]
Garage Fire Causes kent Homes to be Evacuated
March 24, 2010 by
After a fire broke out in a garage containing gas cylinders in Kent over 40 homes had to be evacuated by the police and fire brigade. The fire broke out on Tuesday night in Tovil, near Maidstone. The fire was succesfully extinguished by the fire service but they had to put a cordon in place […]
Calcutta Fire Death Toll At 24
March 24, 2010 by
A huge fire in the Indian City of Calcutta has so far claimed the lives of 24 people according to reports from the local police. On Tuesday afternoon in the Park Street area of the City a fire broke out and quickly turned into a major blaze, seriously damaging the historic Stephen Court Building. Many […]
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