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RNZ News
an hour ago
- General
- RNZ News
Fire in roof of business in Christchurch
Photo: RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly Fire crews have put out an overnight fire in the roof of a commercial building in the Christchurch suburb of Wigram. Emergency services were called to the fire shortly after 11.30pm and six trucks, including a turntable ladder, were sent. The fire was put out around 2am on Wednesday. FENZ says a fire had spread from machinery.
The Sun
2 hours ago
- General
- The Sun
Dozens of firefighters called to battle blaze ripping through building as locals warned ‘keep windows closed'
A MASSIVE fire erupted at a building under renovation in Sidcup - with Londoners being told to shut their windows following the huge blaze. The entire ground floor, first floor and roof of a shop with flats above it on Blackfen Road were engulfed by a terrifying inferno, London Fire Brigade confirmed. 3 3 3 Emergency services rushed 12 fire engines and around 80 firefighters to the scene to combat the fire which sent a huge plume of smoke into the sky. Flames also reportedly tore through part of a neighbouring roof. Station Commander Steve Howlett said: "This is a very visible fire which is producing a significant amount of smoke in the area." He warned: "Please keep your windows and doors closed if you live or work in the vicinity. "We have one of our 32-metre turntable ladders being used as a water tower at the incident, to help tackle flames from height." The Fire Brigade said that the flaming property's "first floor collapsed". And they confirmed that there had been no reported injuries. They service said: "The Brigade's Control Officers took nearly 30 calls to the fire and mobilised crews from Eltham, Lee Green, Sidcup, East Greenwich and surrounding fire stations to the scene. "The fire was under control by 16:39." The cause of the fire is also under investigation, they added. The commander said: "Blackfen Road is currently closed and some bus routes will be affected. "Please avoid the area while we work to make the scene safe." is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video.
RNZ News
21 hours ago
- Automotive
- RNZ News
Serious crash blocks State Highway 1 at Manakau
Photo: RNZ / REECE BAKER A serious crash has blocked State Highway 1 at Manakau on Tuesday. Emergency services were called to the scene between Whakahoro Road and Kuku East Road about 10.20am. Diversions are being arranged and motorists are advised to expect delays. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
BreakingNews.ie
a day ago
- Automotive
- BreakingNews.ie
Gardaí at scene of collision in Co Cork
Emergency services are dealing with a serious crash in Co Cork on Monday. The N71 has been closed between Ballinhassig and Innishannon as a result. Advertisement The collision happened at around 7.15am. Local diversions are in place.
BBC News
2 days ago
- BBC News
Motorcyclist seriously injured in crash in Underwood
A motorcyclist suffered serious injuries after his bike was involved in a crash with a car in services were called to Alfreton Road shortly before 20:00 BST on motorcyclist, a man aged in his 30s, was taken to hospital, Nottinghamshire Police road was closed and expected to remain shut throughout the night, the force added. Det Con Andrew Fawcett said: "This was a very serious incident and we are working hard to establish exactly what happened in the moments leading up to this collision."
