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BBC News
4 days ago
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Roads closed in Derby as crews tackle building fire
Several roads have been closed in Derby city centre due to a building Fire and Rescue Service said four crews were at the blaze in Osmaston Police said Charnwood Street, Melbourne Street, Hartington Street and Osmaston Road were currently force added the cordons were likely to stay in place "for some time" with drivers advised to avoid the area and seek out alternative routes.
BBC News
19-05-2025
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- BBC News
Investigation finds Derby Hippodrome fire was arson
A fire at a former theatre in Derby was started deliberately, according to Derbyshire Fire and Rescue were called to the Hippodrome in Green Lane to deal with a blaze on from Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire sent five fire engines and two aerial ladder platforms to the scene and left the site by Saturday Sunday, Derby City Council said it had used emergency planning powers to send contractors in to level the Grade II listed site. The fire service said an investigation "concluded the fire was started deliberately".The theatre dates back to 1914 but was last used as a bingo hall before it shut in February, the Derbyshire Historic Buildings Trust said it hoped to compulsory purchase the site with ambitions to bring it back into use as a music venue.
BBC News
18-05-2025
- Climate
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Large fire breaks out at recycling centre in Swadlincote
Firefighters are tackling a large blaze at a recycling centre in Fire and Rescue Service said it was called to a business in Willshee Way at 12:51 BST on fire engines, a water carrier, and a command unit were plumes of black smoke could be seen for miles around, and people in the area have been urged to keep their doors and windows closed.A fire service spokesperson said: "Fire crews are working hard to contain the fire and are expected to be on scene into the evening." Fire crews from Staffordshire have also been called to assist with the blaze.
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Moorland fire 'caused by discarded glass bottle'
A fire that tore through moorland in Derbyshire's Peak District National Park was probably caused by light refracting through discarded glass bottles, firefighters have said. Crews from stations in Derbyshire and South Yorkshire were called to Froggatt Edge, near Baslow, after a blaze was reported at about 15:30 BST on Friday. Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service said its investigation found the bottles at the scene, which it said were "the most likely cause of the fire". The service advised residents and visitors to take their rubbish home and avoid lighting fires or having barbeques. "This is why we ask you to take your rubbish home or discard it responsibly," a statement said. "Responding to these fires ties up our resources and can delay our response to other incidents which could be life risk." The fire service said some crews were still on the scene "to damp down any hotspots". Follow BBC Derby on Facebook, on X, or on Instagram. Send your story ideas to eastmidsnews@ or via WhatsApp on 0808 100 2210. Moorland fire breaks out in Peak District Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service
BBC News
17-05-2025
- Climate
- BBC News
Peak District moorland fire 'caused by discarded glass bottle'
A fire that tore through moorland in Derbyshire's Peak District National Park was probably caused by light refracting through discarded glass bottles, firefighters have from stations in Derbyshire and South Yorkshire were called to Froggatt Edge, near Baslow, after a blaze was reported at about 15:30 BST on Fire and Rescue Service said its investigation found the bottles at the scene, which it said were "the most likely cause of the fire".The service advised residents and visitors to take their rubbish home and avoid lighting fires or having barbeques. "This is why we ask you to take your rubbish home or discard it responsibly," a statement said."Responding to these fires ties up our resources and can delay our response to other incidents which could be life risk."The fire service said some crews were still on the scene "to damp down any hotspots".
