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BBC News
5 days ago
- Automotive
- BBC News
Cordon in place along road in Bottesford after gas leak
A cordon was put in place across a road in Bottesford following a gas Fire and Rescue Service (LFRS) confirmed it was called at 05:25 BST to a gas main leak in Grantham Road. Two fire crews were sent to the scene, alongside gas distribution company said the road was closed between the junctions of Walkers Close and Easthorpe Close. A spokesperson for Cadent said: "We received a call just before 5am this morning to tell us that a gas main in Grantham Road, Bottesford, was leaking. "Our teams were quickly dispatched to the site to assess the situation and then work on making the pipework safe as quickly as possible."
BBC News
13-07-2025
- Climate
- BBC News
Crews tackle fire at industrial site as smoke seen miles away
Firefighters have been tackling a fire at a commercial premises in Lancashire which has caused large plumes of smoke to be spotted by people miles blaze broke out in White Lund Industrial Estate in Morecambe at about 09:30 BST, Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service (LFRS) injuries have been reported and smoke has been seen billowing out above the fire engines were sent to the scene and a spokesperson said the service was "working as fast as they can to extinguish the fire safely". Local residents have been told to keep windows and doors shut to avoid inhaling roads have been closed, including part of the Bay Gateway, as crews tackle the blaze. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Lancashire on BBC Sounds and follow BBC Lancashire on Facebook, X and Instagram and watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer.
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Yahoo
Person rescued from house fire caused by e-bike
Firefighters were called to a house blaze in Leicester that was caused by a charging e-bike. Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service (LFRS) said fire crews arrived to find the home in Strathaven Road, in Rushey Mead, "well alight" at about 09:00 BST on Wednesday. One person in the house had been rescued by a neighbour with a ladder, while other occupants escaped the property via a flat roof before firefighters arrived. LFRS said the fire started in the front room and quickly spread through the house, leaving it "gutted". The fire service has since urged people to make sure their homes have working smoke alarms and issued a warning about the risks of charging electrical items. A spokesperson for LFRS added: "Lithium-ion battery devices like this can be a fire hazard if not used properly, and these include mobile phones, laptops, tablets, video game controllers and e-cigarettes, as well as e-bikes and scooters. "When charging any of these devices, ensure that they do not block exits, are not left near flammable materials and are not left charging unattended, or overnight while you sleep." Follow BBC Leicester on Facebook, on X, or on Instagram. Send your story ideas to eastmidsnews@ or via WhatsApp on 0808 100 2210. Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service
BBC News
12-06-2025
- BBC News
Person rescued from house fire in Leicester caused by e-bike
Firefighters were called to a house blaze in Leicester that was caused by a charging Fire and Rescue Service (LFRS) said fire crews arrived to find the home in Strathaven Road, in Rushey Mead, "well alight" at about 09:00 BST on person in the house had been rescued by a neighbour with a ladder, while others occupant escaped the property via a flat roof before firefighters said the fire quickly spread through the house and urged people to make sure their homes had working smoke alarms.
Yahoo
01-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Stay inside warning after fire in derelict building
People were told to stay inside after a fire broke out at a derelict commercial building in Burnley. Eight fire crews were called to the incident, where they used a drone unit to tackle the fire, on Holmes Street at around 14:30 BST on Saturday, Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service (LFRS) said. There are no reports of any injuries, but resident Rachel Maclean told the BBC that Aldi, next to the building, was evacuated. Expressing concern about the incident, Ms Maclean said: "There are kids in and out (of the derelict building) all the time and local homeless people do stay in there." Ms Maclean said that her family were advised to stay indoors. The cause of the fire is under investigation. In a video shared on social media, Liam Wilson, group manager for Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service, said: "We've worked tremendously hard over the afternoon, firstly, doing the firefighting operation but also working with partners to minimise the impact to the local community and the surrounding buildings and premises." He said they were "extremely grateful for the support of the community". A LFRS spokesperson said that, by 21:00 BST on Saturday, six fire crews and the aerial appliances remained. They said four crews remained on scene on Sunday, with Oxford Road and Holmes Street remaining closed to vehicles throughout the day. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Lancashire on Sounds and follow BBC Lancashire on Facebook, X and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230. Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service
