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BBC News
21-05-2025
- Climate
- BBC News
Warcop wildfire burns for eight hours in woodland
A wildfire blazed across woodland with fire crews battling for eight hours to bring it under fire, near Warcop at Appleby-in-Westmorland, Cumbria, was reported at 13:46 BST on fire engines along with four specialist wildfire teams managed to bring the fire under control but have continued to monitor it in case of further Fire and Rescue Service said the cause of the fire is not yet known and remains under investigation. It comes after the on-call watch manager at Appleby fire station Neil Aitken told the BBC how wildfires can take a toll on people's livelihoods, obliterate wildlife and put firefighters' lives at has been hit by a number of wildfires this year as hot dry weather persists across the county. Follow BBC Cumbria on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Yahoo
Cumbria fire service chiefs release statements following devastating Oxfordshire fire
CUMBRIA Fire and Rescue Service officials have paid tribute to their colleagues in Oxfordshire- following a devastating blaze which has taken the lives of two fire fighters. Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service release a statement this afternoon saying that the 'thoughts and prayers of everyone at Cumbria Fire & Rescue Service are with the families of the two firefighters and a member of the public who sadly lost their lives in Oxfordshire last night'. It said: "We are thinking of their colleagues and friends, the crews who responded, and the two firefighters who were seriously injured in the incident." Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service announced one of its crew died while tackling the fire at Bicester Motion on Thursday, May 15 whilst London Fire Brigade confirmed the second fatality was one of its firefighters on retained duty in Oxfordshire. Two more firefighters are in hospital after suffering serious injuries. Paul Hancock, Chief Fire Officer for Cumbria Fire & Rescue Service, said: 'We are deeply saddened by the tragic news that two firefighters from Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service and a member of the public have lost their lives at an incident. 'Our thoughts are with the families of all those affected and our colleagues in Oxfordshire at this difficult time, and we send our deepest condolences. 'We also send our thoughts to the two firefighters who have sustained serious injuries in the incident and are currently in hospital.' Cumbria's Police Fire and Crime Commissioner also sent his 'deepest condolences' to the families of those affected. David Allen, Cumbria's Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner, said: 'My deepest condolences go to the families who are today coming to terms with the loss of three lives following a tragic incident in Oxfordshire. 'Desperately sad events like this show the dangers our brave firefighters face to keep us safe, and the debt of gratitude we owe them for their courageous service. 'My thoughts and prayers are also with the two firefighters who have sustained serious injuries.'
BBC News
11-05-2025
- Climate
- BBC News
Cumbria 'extreme wildfire risk' warning issued by fire service
An "extreme wildfire risk" warning has been issued covering an entire county as temperatures a Met Office alert, Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service said grass and other vegetation were extremely dry and urged anyone who spotted a fire to call 999. The service said it was putting up notices in car parks, on footpaths and on fence posts throughout the county warning people not light open fires or said crews had already dealt with a number of blazes and urged people to alert them of "anything or anyone near the fire in immediate danger". A spokesman for the service said: "If you spot a wildfire, get to a safe place and call 999, telling us as much as you can about the location - What3Words is very helpful."Also the direction of the fire and what is burning."When the wildfire risk has reduced the warning notices will be taken down."He added that, with dry conditions forecast, it was important to be wary and protect the "beautiful Cumbrian landscape". Follow BBC Cumbria on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Yahoo
Police and fire service team up to tackle anti-social behaviour in Penrith
Cumbria Police and Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service have worked together to deliver a joint operation focusing on tackling anti-social behaviour in the Penrith area. Officers from the Penrith Neighbourhood Policing Team partnered up with their colleagues in the fire service who set up a presentation on ASB and water and road safety at the entrance to Castle Park on May 2. More than 20 young people took part in the event, earning themselves a free burger and drink donated by McDonald's in the process. Danielle Ousby, police community support officer for the Penrith area, said: "This was a great event, and we hope all that attended enjoyed it and were able to take something away from it. "We're aware of ASB issues in the Penrith area, particularly youth ASB, affecting local businesses and communities and this event was another example of our efforts to prevent the issue through education. "Eden NPT will continue to be proactive when it comes to addressing youth ASB and continue to carry out patrols in areas within our communities where we know crime or anti-social behaviour is taking place as part of Operation Enhance." The event received positive feedback from local businesses who have had issues with youth anti-social behaviour in recent months. The Eden Neighbourhood Policing Team is hoping to hold another two events later in the year to continue the work being done. Andrew Lowes, station manager at Cumbria Fire & Rescue Service, said: "This is a great example of how partnership working between ourselves, Cumbria Police and McDonald's can make a real impact in our communities and deliver value for the public. "The young people we spoke to were very engaged and understood the messaging that we were trying to get across, and hopefully the benefits of that will be seen in the wider community."
