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Yahoo
a day ago
- Yahoo
Police warn 5G arsonists are putting public and themselves ‘at serious risk'
Arsonists setting fire to 5G masts are endangering themselves and the public, police in Northern Ireland have warned, following the latest incident in Belfast. A 5G tower in the Beechmount Avenue area of the city was set alight shortly after midnight on Saturday morning. This incident marks the latest in a series of similar arson attacks across Northern Ireland. Detectives are now appealing to the public for any information regarding the crime. Detective Inspector Wilson said: 'Officers attended the scene, along with colleagues from the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service, who extinguished the fire. 'This is just one of a number of 5G masts that have been set on fire recently and I cannot emphasise enough the dangers of lighting fire to electrical equipment. 'This is extremely reckless and those responsible are putting themselves and members of the public at serious risk. 'We are treating this as arson and I am appealing to anyone who may have witnessed anyone suspicious in the area or anyone with CCTV or other footage that could assist with inquiries are asked to contact detectives on 101 quoting reference 37 16/08/25.'
The Independent
a day ago
- The Independent
Police warn 5G arsonists are putting public and themselves ‘at serious risk'
Arsonists setting fire to 5G masts are endangering themselves and the public, police in Northern Ireland have warned, following the latest incident in Belfast. A 5G tower in the Beechmount Avenue area of the city was set alight shortly after midnight on Saturday morning. This incident marks the latest in a series of similar arson attacks across Northern Ireland. Detectives are now appealing to the public for any information regarding the crime. Detective Inspector Wilson said: 'Officers attended the scene, along with colleagues from the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service, who extinguished the fire. 'This is just one of a number of 5G masts that have been set on fire recently and I cannot emphasise enough the dangers of lighting fire to electrical equipment. 'This is extremely reckless and those responsible are putting themselves and members of the public at serious risk. 'We are treating this as arson and I am appealing to anyone who may have witnessed anyone suspicious in the area or anyone with CCTV or other footage that could assist with inquiries are asked to contact detectives on 101 quoting reference 37 16/08/25.'
Yahoo
22-07-2025
- General
- Yahoo
'I've loved the whole thing': County Durham firefighter retires after 25 years
A firefighter has retired after dedicating 25 years to protecting the County Durham and Darlington areas. Joe Barford, 50, joined the service at Seaham Fire Station as a firefighter in 2001, aged 26. He worked as a tree surgeon in his early 20s before he joined the crew, where he has remained for the rest of his career. Joe Barford, the retiring Seaham firefighter. (Image: County Durham & Darlington Fire & Rescue Service) Throughout his time at the station, he has worked his share of shifts , including Red Watch, White Watch and Day Crewing. "The years have gone so quickly because I've loved every aspect of the job," Said Joe. ADVERTISEMENT "I've loved the whole thing and never not enjoyed the job. It will be a big change retiring." Joe told how the "crew is the best thing about the service" and shared his love for the people he spent his time working with. Joe (right) with his crewmates at Seaham Fire Station. (Image: County Durham & Darlington Fire & Rescue Service) He is an avid car and fitness enthusiast in his time spent away from the station. When asked what advice he would give to new firefighters, Joe said: "Put as much effort in as you can because it will pay off. "The best part of the job is the camaraderie, so enjoy that." Recommended reading County Durham man sets off on record canoe challenge in Canadian wilds County Durham student who battled cancer during degree to graduate with top honours ADVERTISEMENT Huge moments as Darlington gymnast, 10, 'so proud' after winning medal at nationals He is looking forward to spending more family time with his wife, Karon, and his 16-year-old daughter in retirement, as they are jetting off on a holiday to Florida this summer. Joe won't be far from the station, however, as he has agreed to continue as an on-call firefighter where needed - an extra role he took on nine years ago. When leaving, he joked: "I'll be back!"
BBC News
19-06-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Carrickfergus: Child taken to hospital after water incident at marina
A child has been taken to hospital after a water related incident near the Carrickfergus Marina in County incident involved nine children and an adult. The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI), Northern Ireland Ambulance Service, Fire and Rescue Service, and the Maritime and Coastguard attended the assessment and initial treatment at the scene, one patient was taken by ambulance to the Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick rest were discharged at the scene.
BBC News
19-06-2025
- General
- BBC News
Oxfordshire firefighters respond to blaze in nursery staff room
Firefighters have responded to a blaze at a nursey in County Council's Fire and Rescue Service said it was called to the incident at St Thomas Day Nursery, in Oxford, at 14:21 on Thursday adults and children had evacuated safely after the fire began in a staff room at the nursery, the fire service said three fire engines, from Rewley Road, Slade Park and Kidlington fire station, responded to fire, which has now been extinguished. The cause of the fire remains under investigation, the service added. You can follow BBC Oxfordshire on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
