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Daily Mirror
5 days ago
- Climate
- Daily Mirror
Langdale Moor fire: Major incident declared as fire surges near RAF Fylingdales
A fierce moorland blaze near RAF Fylingdales has erupted into a major incident, with flames leaping firebreaks and smoke billowing across North Yorkshire A moorland fire that has been burning for two days near an RAF base in North Yorkshire has been declared a major incident. Crews were first called to Langdale Moor after reports of smoke on Monday. August 11 and found the blaze had jumped a overnight watch took place but by Tuesday morning the fire covered 300 x 300m, growing to 1km x 1km by the afternoon. On Tuesday the fire service said: "Crews remain at the scene. The fire now measures approx 1km x 1km and is affecting moorland and forestry. All terrain vehicles and a water bowser are in use along with a drone from Humberside Fire and Rescue Service." By Wednesday water bowsers, six fire engines and all-terrain vehicles were being used to fight the fire — near RAF Fylingdales — early on Yorkshire Fire Service said the blaze had shrunk overnight, but by 12.30pm it had spread to cover 5sq km and was declared a major incident. Yesterday fire crews said: "The fire has now spread and is covering around 5sq km. More resources are being sent to the scene (it's now a make pumps 20 incident)." Pictures posted on Facebook by Bedale fire station showed the fire burning overnight, while drone footage filmed on Tuesday showed huge flames and vast clouds of smoke. More resources are now being sent to the scene in an effort to bring it under control. The hot, dry weather in the UK has made such fires more likely and a fire on heathland in Dorset was also declared a major incident at the weekend. Crews were still on site at Holt Heath today, dealing with hotspots and occasional flare-ups sparked by wind. However, Dorset and Wiltshire Fire Service said "good progress" was being made across all four sectors of the incident. It comes as heat health alerts have been extended into next week for much of England. Yellow warnings will now be in place in Yorkshire and Humber, the East and West Midlands, London, the South East and South West and East of England until 6pm on August 18, the UK Health Security Agency said. Please check back regularly for updates on this developing story HERE signing up for our newsletters. Get all the big headlines, pictures, analysis, opinion and video on the stories that matter to you by following The Mirror every time you see our name.
ITV News
27-06-2025
- General
- ITV News
Cargo ship catches fire at Hull's Albert Dock
Calendar Port of Hull Residents in Hull were advised to stay indoors and close windows after a cargo ship caught fire. Firefighters were called to Albert Dock after a blaze broke out in the cargo hold of the Altay container vessel on Friday morning. Humberside Fire and Rescue Service said it had four fire engines and an aerial ladder at the scene. All members of the crew were accounted for. A spokesperson said: "We advise local residents to keep doors and windows closed as there is smoke in the area." Drivers were advised that plumes of smoke could affect conditions on the A63 and Daltry Street. In an update at 12:15pm, the fire service said: "Smoke from the ongoing incident is drifting into Hull city centre. "Please keep windows and doors closed, and be mindful if you are out and about in the city centre." Hull City Council said Commercial Road and Kingston Street were closed as a result. The Kingston retail park was also set to close. According to Vessel Finder, a website which tracks the status of ships, the ship was built in 2006 and is managed by Briese Schiffahrt from Leer, Germany. It is owned by Tiverton Shipping, which is based in the Marshall Islands.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Hundreds of goats killed in barn fire
Hundreds of goats have died following a blaze at a barn in East Yorkshire, firefighters said. Crews were called to Marsh Road, Ottringham, at about 16:45 BST on Monday. Humberside Fire and Rescue Service confirmed on its website about 800 animals had died. The BBC has approached the service for further information. Listen to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here. Humberside Fire and Rescue Service
BBC News
02-05-2025
- General
- BBC News
Concerns raised over plan to sell Grimsby fire station
Concerns have been raised about plans to sell a fire of the Humberside Fire Authority have agreed to the closure of Cromwell Road Fire Station, in Grimsby, as part of reinvestment Matt Patrick, a Grimsby councillor, said he wanted reassurances on whether moving provisions to other stations would "meet future demand".Humberside Fire and Rescue Service said the changes would have "no impact on the number of firefighters, the number of fire engines or response times in Grimsby and surrounding areas". The fire service said selling the station was part of its capital programme for 2029-30 and the money would be reinvested into an extensive refurbishment of Peaks Lane Fire decision was based on "thorough analysis of historical data", it who represents Heneage ward on North East Lincolnshire Council, said he had asked the fire service if "the capacity in Peaks Lane Fire Station would meet future demand", the Local Democracy Reporting Service said."I was told in the debate by the fire officer this is something they're aware of and they will consider in the future," he said he was "open-minded" about the future of the Cromwell Road station, but wanted a better understanding of issues "before we sell, because once it's gone, it's gone". 'Investment programme' Councillor Les Bonner, who represents the Yarborough ward in Grimsby, said: "I would have liked to have seen the building retained as a community facility and given to the community, but we have no organisation that would run it."A spokesperson for the fire service said: "The changes in Grimsby will have no impact on the number of firefighters, the number of fire engines or response times in Grimsby and surrounding areas. "This is a matter of tidying up the legacy estate in advance of a programme of investment in buildings across the service area."Community groups that used the fire station had been provided with "guidance on alternative service premises". Listen to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
BBC News
01-05-2025
- Climate
- BBC News
Firefighters tackling large blaze off A614 near Market Weighton
A large fire has broken out in a field in East blaze is close to the A614 between Market Weighton and Holme-on-Spalding Moor and motorists have been advised to avoid the area if possible.A spokesperson for Humberside Fire and Rescue Service said crews had been at the scene since 14:00 BST and six appliances had been blaze was caused by loose straw catching fire and was expected to take "a long time" to put out. Firefighters had managed to create a fire break and were monitoring for potential hotspots, the spokesperson living nearby were advised to keep doors and windows closed due to a large amount of smoke. Listen to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
