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BBC News
9 hours ago
- Climate
- BBC News
Field of crops near Hursley destroyed as fire takes hold
A large field of crops has been destroyed in a and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service (HIWFRS) said crews were called to the field at Hursley, near Winchester, Hampshire, shortly before 14:00 BST on six hectares (15 acres) of standing crops were involved in the blaze which was brought under control using beaters and multiple hose reel urged the public to stay vigilant for fires in the countryside following the hot, dry weather and not to light campfires, barbecues or discard cigarettes and other litter which could start fires. You can follow BBC Hampshire & Isle of Wight on Facebook, X, or Instagram.
CTV News
21 hours ago
- General
- CTV News
Float plane crash lands in Prince Edward County: OPP
An Ontario Provincial Police crest is pictured on an officer's uniform. (Supplied) Two people were rescued without injuries after a float plane crashed landed in Prince Edward County, Ont. Wednesday afternoon. Ontario Provincial Police say the crash happened on East Lake in the Flakes Cove area, about 50 kilometres south of Belleville, at approximately 12:30 p.m. Prince Edward County Fire and Rescue used a boat to rescue the occupants, who had managed to get out of the plane and onto a wing, police say. Police say an increased presence of police and first responders will be seen in the area this afternoon. The Transportation Safety Board (TSB) has been notified of the incident. The cause of the crash is unclear.
CBC
a day ago
- CBC
Windsor police searching for suspects after someone set fire to sports car
Social Sharing Windsor police say they're investigating after someone set fire to a sports car on Roseland Drive West, west of the golf course onTuesday morning. They were called to the scene around 2 a.m., according to a post on the Windsor Police Service's feed on Tuesday. They arrived to discover the silver sports car fully engulfed in flames. Windsor Fire and Rescue Services quickly extinguished the blaze. No physical injuries were reported; however, the vehicle was destroyed. The Windsor Police Service arson unit is searching for suspects, saying the fire was deliberately set. Investigators are urging residents in the area of the incident to review surveillance or dashcam footage from between 1 a.m. and 3 a.m. for suspicious activity or individuals. They are asking anyone with information to contact the Windsor police arson unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4330. They can also contact Windsor & Essex County Crime Stoppers anonymously at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at
Yahoo
a day ago
- Yahoo
Windsor police searching for suspects after someone set fire to sports car
Windsor police say they're investigating after someone set fire to a sports car on Roseland Drive West, west of the golf course onTuesday morning. They were called to the scene around 2 a.m., according to a post on the Windsor Police Service's feed on Tuesday. They arrived to discover the silver sports car fully engulfed in flames. Windsor Fire and Rescue Services quickly extinguished the blaze. No physical injuries were reported; however, the vehicle was destroyed. The Windsor Police Service arson unit is searching for suspects, saying the fire was deliberately set. Investigators are urging residents in the area of the incident to review surveillance or dashcam footage from between 1 a.m. and 3 a.m. for suspicious activity or individuals. They are asking anyone with information to contact the Windsor police arson unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4330. They can also contact Windsor & Essex County Crime Stoppers anonymously at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at
BBC News
2 days ago
- BBC News
Police hunt for man over deliberate car fire in Aberdeen
Police are searching for a man after a car was deliberately set on fire in services were called just before 17:00 over the incident on Morrison Drive, where it is thought that one car was targeted and the fire spread to a second car flames were extinguished by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service and there were no reports of any are looking for a man in his late teens to early 20s, who is of slim build and was wearing a grey hooded top and purple shorts. Det Insp Kate Coyle said: "Inquiries are ongoing and we are appealing to anyone with any information, particularly anyone who saw a man running in the direction of the old railway line around that time, to contact us."It is believed he may have suffered injuries to his hands during the incident and I would urge anyone who recognises this description to get in touch."
