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BBC News
4 days ago
- Climate
- BBC News
Cambridgeshire fire service records five-year high in incidents
A fire service has said incidents across the county have been at a record five-year and Fire Rescue Service (CFRS) said it attended to more than 160 fires in March, compared with 111 the previous year, and more than 200 fires in April, compared with 131 in 2024. It recorded a 13% increase in incidents overall in the last 12 months, with 1,911 across the Ball, the head of community fire safety at the service, said: "This is a sharp rise and certainly a cause for concern." The service added the five-year average for incidents recorded for March was about 135 and 162 for April. CFRS said many of these fires had happened in a house, mostly starting in the kitchen due to cooking or from appliances. It added its firefighters had responded to 200 outdoor fires over this period of time, many of which were started attended a fire recently in Huntingdonshire involving a vanity mirror, which reflected the sunlight and had started a fire that caused significant damage. Mr Ball said: "One way residents can help keep themselves and their families safe in their homes is to use our online home fire safety check tool."We often see fires increase as the weather changes, with people getting their gardens ready for the summer."We have seen a few incidents recently where appliances, such as air fryers, are being heated up by a hob being accidentally switched on."There are precautions people can take to help reduce the risk of a deliberate fire."Things like making sure that lighters and matches are kept well out of reach of children, as well as making sure [children] stay clear of disused or derelict buildings, can also make a big difference." Follow Peterborough news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
Yahoo
11-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Families lose everything in 'devastating' blaze
Multiple families have lost all their belongings after a blaze tore through their homes. The fire spread rapidly through a row of houses in Launceston in the early hours of Sunday. Everyone escaped unharmed, and dozens of firefighters attended the incident to extinguish the flames. Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) is now appealing for clothing for the families. Donations can be dropped off at the New Market Inn, Launceston. A spokesperson for CFRS described the fire as "a major incident with a huge emergency response". They added: "A devastating outcome for the occupants of the properties who have lost all their belongings, but most importantly all safe and accounted for. "Thank you to Bude Community Fire Station for covering Launceston and attending other incidents while we were busy." Padstow Community Fire Station is remaining on scene for the day to dampen down and monitor hotspots. More news stories for Cornwall Listen to the latest news for Cornwall Follow BBC Cornwall on X, Facebook and Instagram. Send your story ideas to spotlight@ Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service
BBC News
11-05-2025
- Climate
- BBC News
Cornwall fire: Families lose everything in 'major incident'
Multiple families have lost all their belongings after a blaze tore through their fire spread rapidly through a row of houses on the outskirts of Launceston at about 01:48 BST of Sunday. Everyone escaped unharmed, and dozens of firefighters attended the incident to extinguish the Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) is now appealing for clothing for the families. Donations can be dropped off at the New Market Inn, Launceston.A spokesperson for CFRS described the fire as "a major incident with a huge emergency response". They added: "A devastating outcome for the occupants of the properties who have lost all their belongings, but most importantly all safe and accounted for."Thank you to Bude Community Fire Station for covering Launceston and attending other incidents while we were busy."Padstow Community Fire Station is remaining on scene for the day to dampen down and monitor hotspots.
Yahoo
11-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Families lose everything in 'devastating' blaze
Multiple families have lost all their belongings after a blaze tore through their homes. The fire spread rapidly through a row of houses in Launceston in the early hours of Sunday. Everyone escaped unharmed, and dozens of firefighters attended the incident to extinguish the flames. Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) is now appealing for clothing for the families. Donations can be dropped off at the New Market Inn, Launceston. A spokesperson for CFRS described the fire as "a major incident with a huge emergency response". They added: "A devastating outcome for the occupants of the properties who have lost all their belongings, but most importantly all safe and accounted for. "Thank you to Bude Community Fire Station for covering Launceston and attending other incidents while we were busy." Padstow Community Fire Station is remaining on scene for the day to dampen down and monitor hotspots. More news stories for Cornwall Listen to the latest news for Cornwall Follow BBC Cornwall on X, Facebook and Instagram. Send your story ideas to spotlight@ Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service
Yahoo
10-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Smoke seen for miles as scrapyard on fire
Black plumes of smoke have engulfed a scrapyard at a city's industrial estate as emergency services battle a blaze there. Seven fire engines are at Michael Douglas Auto Salvage and Scrap Metals on Stainton Road, in Etterby, Carlisle, which has been shut. A spokesman for Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) said Network Rail had been informed due to proximity to the nearby railway line. The cause of the fire is not known and police are also at the scene. The spokesman added: "We encourage residents and businesses nearby to keep windows and doors closed." Follow BBC Cumbria on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram. Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service
