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Crews called to flat fire above seafront amusements

Crews called to flat fire above seafront amusements

11 October 2024

Emergency crews were called to a fire in flats above an amusement arcade.

‘My grandson’s room was on fire…and he was trapped inside’

‘My grandson’s room was on fire…and he was trapped inside’

11 October 2024

A disabled grandmother has relived the traumatic moment she was forced out of her burning flat knowing her 12-year-old grandson was trapped inside.

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Aftermath of blaze at former high street pub

Aftermath of blaze at former high street pub

10 October 2024

Pictures from the scene show the extent of the damage caused to a derelict boozer which went up in flames in the early hours.

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Footage shows car alight on M2 as long queues build

Footage shows car alight on M2 as long queues build

08 October 2024

Footage shows a fire engulfing a car and causing huge delays for motorists this evening.

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Firefighters called to supermarket

Firefighters called to supermarket

07 October 2024

Shoppers reportedly had to leave a town centre supermarket due to an emergency.

Street cordoned off after car overturns

Street cordoned off after car overturns

07 October 2024

A residential street was sealed off after a car was found on its roof.

Emergency response to person ‘threatening to jump’ from bridge

Emergency response to person ‘threatening to jump’ from bridge

06 October 2024

A lifeboat was called out to a major river crossing amid fears for the safety of a person on the bridge.

Devastating fire left huge furniture store a smouldering shell

Devastating fire left huge furniture store a smouldering shell

06 October 2024

A huge fire which ripped through a Kent furniture chain store 20 years ago is still remembered for the chaos it caused.

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Fire at derelict maternity hospital believed to be arson

Fire at derelict maternity hospital believed to be arson

05 October 2024

Fire crews believe a blaze that broke out in a derelict building was started deliberately.

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Restoration of fire-damaged church wins national recognition

Restoration of fire-damaged church wins national recognition

05 October 2024

The £9.5 million restoration of a 19th Century dockyard church has won a top industry prize.

Dramatic rescue as casualty ‘trapped in mud’ at harbour

Dramatic rescue as casualty ‘trapped in mud’ at harbour

04 October 2024

A major emergency response was launched to rescue a person trapped in mud.

Person injured in workshop blaze as smoke billowed across M2

Person injured in workshop blaze as smoke billowed across M2

02 October 2024

A person has been passed into the care of paramedics following a blaze at a workshop.

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Firefighters extinguish large hay bale blaze after more than 24 hours

Firefighters extinguish large hay bale blaze after more than 24 hours

01 October 2024

People were being told to keep their windows and doors closed as fire crews worked to extinguish 200 hay bales which were alight.

Another blaze at fire-hit former club

Another blaze at fire-hit former club

30 September 2024

A vacant former community club has been hit by fire for the third time.

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Flat fire in early hours of the morning

Flat fire in early hours of the morning

29 September 2024

Fire engines raced to tackle a flat fire in the early hours of this morning, with one person passed into the care of the paramedics.

Residents flee as fire ravages flats

Residents flee as fire ravages flats

29 September 2024

People were forced to evacuate their homes in the middle of the night after flames engulfed a block of flats.

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Fire crews extinguish barn blaze after four days

Fire crews extinguish barn blaze after four days

29 September 2024

Firefighters have left the scene of a major barn blaze which saw around 1,500 tonnes of hay go up in flames.

Crew still controlling smoke 18 hours after barn blaze

Crew still controlling smoke 18 hours after barn blaze

28 September 2024

Firefighters have been working to control the smoke from a barn fire for 18 hours.

Suspected arson destroys nearly 100 hay bales

Suspected arson destroys nearly 100 hay bales

28 September 2024

A suspected arson attempt was tackled by fire crews last night as nearly 100 hay bales were destroyed.

Fire crews battle house blaze

Fire crews battle house blaze

28 September 2024

Firefighters using breathing apparatus tackled a fire at a house last night.

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