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BBC News
23-04-2025
- General
- BBC News
Lincoln County Hospital to be used for fire training exercises
Fire crews will take part in a training exercise at Lincoln County Hospital to help prepare them for high-rise emergency sessions will be carried out in an area currently under refurbishment and synthetic smoke will be used to emulate real-life firefighters and six fire engines will be involved later and on Thursday, and Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue has urged people not to be King, head of response at the fire service, said: "It's a brilliant opportunity for us to test our plans and preparedness." He added: "It's really about making sure that we are well prepared for real-life emergencies."We really want to reassure people that there will be a lot of activity going on, there will be a lot of fire appliances, but there is nothing to be worried about."There is no fire involved, and it is just us in a training environment."Firefighters will be on site from 19:00 to 21:00 BST, and on Thursday from 13:30 to 15:30 and 19:00 to 21: 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.
Yahoo
17-04-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Blaze tears through barns and stables
A fire has torn through multiple barns and stables overnight. Eight appliances were sent to tackle the blaze at Langrick Road in New York, near Coningsby, on Wednesday evening. Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue confirmed several farm buildings were alight but the operation has been scaled down. A spokesperson said there were no reports of any injuries to animals or people. 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. Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue
Yahoo
06-04-2025
- Yahoo
Caravan park owners send sympathy after fatal fire
The owners of a holiday park where two people died in a caravan fire have expressed their "deepest sympathies" to the victims' families. Emergency services were called to Golden Beach Holiday Park, in Roman Bank, Ingoldmells, after a fire broke out in the early hours of Saturday. Lincolnshire Police said an investigation had begun into the cause of the blaze, with officers "keeping and open mind". In a statement the park's owners said: "On behalf of everyone at Golden Beach Holiday Park we would like to send our deepest sympathies and condolences to the families and friends affected by today's tragic events. "We would like to thank all the emergency services for their help and continued support. We ask for patience and privacy whilst they carry out their investigations," they added. Police were called to the caravan park at 03:53 BST on Saturday to reports of a caravan fire. Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue said five crews from Skegness, Wainfleet, Spilsby and Alford attended the scene. Crime Scene Investigators were on site on Saturday while police determined the cause of the fire. A police statement said: "We are at the very early stages of our investigation and as such we are keeping an open mind." 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. Two dead after caravan fire at holiday park Lincolnshire Police
Yahoo
06-04-2025
- Yahoo
Caravan park owners send sympathy after fatal fire
The owners of a holiday park where two people died in a caravan fire have expressed their "deepest sympathies" to the victims' families. Emergency services were called to Golden Beach Holiday Park, in Roman Bank, Ingoldmells, after a fire broke out in the early hours of Saturday. Lincolnshire Police said an investigation had begun into the cause of the blaze, with officers "keeping and open mind". In a statement the park's owners said: "On behalf of everyone at Golden Beach Holiday Park we would like to send our deepest sympathies and condolences to the families and friends affected by today's tragic events. "We would like to thank all the emergency services for their help and continued support. We ask for patience and privacy whilst they carry out their investigations," they added. Police were called to the caravan park at 03:53 BST on Saturday to reports of a caravan fire. Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue said five crews from Skegness, Wainfleet, Spilsby and Alford attended the scene. Crime Scene Investigators were on site on Saturday while police determined the cause of the fire. A police statement said: "We are at the very early stages of our investigation and as such we are keeping an open mind." 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. Two dead after caravan fire at holiday park Lincolnshire Police
Yahoo
18-03-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
'I screamed for help as I sank in mud'
A woman who became stuck in mud for nearly two hours has praised her rescuers. Gill Pyrah, 70, said she was unable to move after "sinking" in a quagmire while walking her dog, Luna, on Lincoln's South Common. She screamed for help as she felt herself "going further and further in" during the incident on 12 March. A crew from Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue dug her out with their bare hands after spades proved ineffective. Mrs Pyrah had been trying to avoid a puddle near a pond by walking through an area that she thought had a "dry crusted top". "But four steps in I realised I'd gone wrong, I was sinking," she said. "I shouted and screamed, 'I'm stuck, I'm stuck'." Debbie Burman, another walker, heard Mrs Pyrah shouting for help. "I tried to get in there, but as I tried I was sinking," she said. "It was going very cold and she'd been stuck in there 30 minutes already." After another 15 minutes, Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue arrived and began digging. Mrs Pyrah said: "As time went on and I got colder and I kept sinking. I was worried. I was very very cold – it was just 3C when I left home." After nearly two hours, she was freed from the mud and pulled to safety. A check by a paramedic confirmed she was cold and had a high heart rate, but was otherwise unharmed. Mrs Pyrah thanked the rescue teams and said she wanted to talk about her experience as a warning to others. She said if someone became stuck in the evening, "they'd be there overnight and might not make it". "I just wanted people to know not to go onto that bit," she said. City of Lincoln Council, which owns the land, said it was sorry to hear that Mrs Pyrah became stuck in the mud. It said dredging work had recently taken place to protect the biodiversity of the area, adding there were only certain times of the year when this could take place. "We will look to see if there is anything we can do to highlight the area further, being mindful that this is a very large natural open space that has many visitors daily," they added. 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. 'Swan man' urges 'idiot' drivers to slow down Man rescued after getting stuck on muddy beach Three people taken to hospital after house fire
