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BBC News
6 days ago
- Climate
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Field fires lead to power cut across Rutland village
Two separate field fires have caused a power cut to more than 250 homes in fires, one north of Whissendine near Melton Mowbray, and another between Whissendine and Langham, were reported at around 12:00 have have disrupted overhead power lines, resulting in a complete power outage for around 280 properties across the Whissendine Grid said engineers were working in the area and estimated restoring power by 21:00. Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service said it had deployed seven pumps across both sites.
BBC News
08-07-2025
- Climate
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Disposable barbecue caused large Croft Hill grassland fire
A discarded disposable barbecue was believed to be the cause of a large grassland fire in Leicestershire, a fire investigation crews worked through the night to bring the wildfire under control at Croft Hill at about 20:15 BST on 3 Fire and Rescue Service said an area of about 2,000 sq m had been destroyed and urged people to "remain vigilant and practice fire safety" outdoors during warm and dry fire service added: "With further nice weather expected, we understand the temptation to enjoy cooked food outdoors, but please consider packing a picnic instead."
BBC News
24-06-2025
- BBC News
Arson suspected after Loughborough warehouse destroyed in fire
Investigators suspect a large fire at a warehouse in Loughborough was started partially-disused industrial unit in Great Central Road was badly damaged in a blaze in the early hours of Fire and Rescue Service has examined the remains of the property and said it believed the fire was set Police had earlier confirmed it was treating the fire as suspicious and was working with the fire service on the investigation.
BBC News
23-06-2025
- General
- BBC News
Warehouse roof destroyed by huge fire in Loughborough
A warehouse in Loughborough has been badly damaged in a large crews were sent to tackle the blaze at the single-storey industrial unit in Great Central Road at about 03:00 BST on Sunday, according to Leicestershire Fire and Rescue wearing breathing equipment entered the partially-disused building to tackle the flames while they were doused from an aerial roof of the building was destroyed with parts of the rest of the property badly damaged, a fire service spokesperson added. National Grid and gas network operator Cadent were also called to isolate supplies to the crews remained at the scene throughout Sunday to ensure hotspots did not reignite. The cause of the fire has not yet been revealed.
BBC News
10-06-2025
- General
- BBC News
Major Leicester road shut as fire breaks out at four homes
Multiple crews have been called to a fire involving four homes in a residential street in Fire and Rescue Service was called to the blaze in Stuart Street at about 12:29 BST on Tuesday, with eight crews currently at the Road South has been closed while emergency services attend, Leicestershire Police fire service said the blaze was in the roof space of the four properties. Residents have been urged to keep their windows and doors closed due to smoke.
