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BBC News
8 hours ago
- 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.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Warning after parked cars delay fire engine
Motorists in Leicestershire are being urged to park responsibly after a fire engine got stuck driving down a narrow street. Emergency services and the council were in Leicester speaking to people about parking issues when firefighters were delayed because cars were blocking the street. East Leicester Police said vehicles were parked on both sides of the road and delayed the fire engine by "a few minutes". In a warning to drivers, the force said a short delay "can mean the difference between life and death". A post by East Leicester Police on Facebook added: "We urge all drivers to think carefully about where they park. "Blocking roads or parking irresponsibly can stop emergency vehicles like fire engines from getting through – and that delay could cost lives. "When cars are parked on corners, narrow streets, or too close together, it becomes very difficult for fire engines to pass. "In an emergency, every second counts. If the fire service cannot get to a fire quickly, the delay can be deadly." Follow BBC Leicester on Facebook, on X, or on Instagram. Send your story ideas to eastmidsnews@ or via WhatsApp on 0808 100 2210. CCTV to target illegal parking in bus stop Enforcement action on cars blocking narrow streets New spaces created to ease estate parking pressure Leicestershire Police Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service
BBC News
07-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Dog and owners rescued from water near Leicester City's stadium
Dog and owners rescued from water near stadium The fire service has shared photos of the rescue operation Firefighters have rescued a dog and its two owners from a waterway near Leicester City's King Power Stadium. Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service said the curious canine, named Tank, had got himself in trouble on Tuesday by jumping into the lock behind the football ground in Watkin Road. His owners rushed into the water to save him and found themselves trapped too. The service said after being alerted to their predicament, a Southern Station crew used a boat and specialist equipment to retrieve the stricken trio.
