The set of the New Harry Potter film has been destroyed by fire whilst filming the end battle sequence in Hertfordshire. It happenned on Friday night at Leavesden Studios in Watford as the crew filmed the second part of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. The fire caused extensive damage to the courtyard set of […]
How to Use a Fire Extinguisher
March 17, 2010 by
Whether you have fire extinguishers at home or in the work place it is of vital importance to know how to operate one correctly in the event of a fire. You should remember, that even small fires can be a huge risk and source of danger to life and property. The main thing to remember […]
Three Smoking Related Fires in a Week – Sheffield
March 15, 2010 by
In Sheffield this week the fire brigade have attended three fires associated with people smoking at homer according to fire chiefs. On Saturday a woman was taken to hospital after a fire started in her flat which is believed to have been ignited by a cigarette. Then on Monday, a man who fell asleep while […]
Clubbers evacuated after Southampton fire
March 14, 2010 by
The fire brigade in Southampton had to evacuate more than 200 revellers from a club after a blaze broke out early in the morning. The Rhino Club in Southampton was attended by dozens of fire fighters after people reported seeing smoke billowing from the roof and second floor. At about 2.15am the fire is said […]
Living Room Fire Safety
March 13, 2010 by
When it comes to home fire safety people generally only consider the two most obvious solutions. Firstly and rightly so, smoke alarms. It’s a simple fact that all homes need them and optical should be the models of choice if you are really serious about protecting your loved ones. Secondly everyone thinks of kitchens and […]
St Neots Bird Scarer Ignites
March 12, 2010 by
Well for those like me who have no knowledge of such matters, it appears gas powered guns are used to scare away birds in fields these days. I guess old Worzel Gummage is down the job centre claiming income support. One such gun in a field on a Farm in Cambridgeshire set itself ablaze when […]
Fire brigade tackles fire at pallet yard
March 11, 2010 by
Firefighters from Northamptonshire were called to a fire at a pallet yard today at Phoenix Park Way which is an industrial area in Corby. It is reported that around 40 firefighters were at the scene and extinguished the fire involving a large number of wooden pallets in the area. The fire is reported to have […]
Health Warning Over Toxic Fire
October 2, 2009 by
Residents of a Northamptonshire town have been warned to stay indoors due to smoke billowing out from a burning factory. The smoke is believed to be toxic. A plastics recycling factory on an industrial estate in Daventry is alight and the smoke is issuing from there. According to the Northamptonshire fire service, the blaze is […]
Dog Switches On Cooker & Causes Fire
September 1, 2009 by
At a home in Dorset, firefighters believe a family dog accidentally switched on a cooker and caused a fire which swept through the kitchen. Luckily, a neighbour heard a smoke detector going off and called 999 to alert the fire brigade to the blaze in Addison Close, Gillingham. Fire crews arrived at the scene of […]
Google Office Fire In London
August 28, 2009 by
Googles London office near Victoria was the scene of an office fire yesterday as staff were evacuated. The fire is not believed to have been particularly big according to one staff member interviewed, but the entire building was evacuated as a precaution. Google shares the building with other companies. The London Firebrigade sent 4 fire […]
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