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BBC News
23-05-2025
- Automotive
- BBC News
A1 in Nottinghamshire closed as crews called to lorry fire
A main road in Nottinghamshire has been closed due to a lorry Fire and Rescue Service said it was called to the vehicle fire on the northbound carriageway of the A1 near Carlton-on-Trent at about 07:25 Highways said the northbound side of the road had been shut between the Great North Road at North Muskham and the Carlton-on-Trent lane of two is also closed southbound due to the fire.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Investigation to begin into derelict vet centre fire
An investigation is due to take place into the cause of a fire at a former veterinary clinic in Worksop. Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service said five crews and an aerial ladder were deployed to the derelict building in Newcastle Avenue on Monday evening. The blaze was brought under control and crews left the scene just before 00:00 BST. The brigade said it would be returning to carry out an investigation into the cause of the fire. No injuries were reported. The incident comes after a series of fires in the town prompted police to say it was believed two groups of people were putting lives at risk. Follow BBC Nottingham on Facebook, on X, or on Instagram. Send your story ideas to eastmidsnews@ or via WhatsApp on 0808 100 2210. 'Two groups' starting Worksop fires, say police Worksop fires: 'I've never seen anything like this' Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Investigation to begin into derelict vet centre fire
An investigation is due to take place into the cause of a fire at a former veterinary clinic in Worksop. Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service said five crews and an aerial ladder were deployed to the derelict building in Newcastle Avenue on Monday evening. The blaze was brought under control and crews left the scene just before 00:00 BST. The brigade said it would be returning to carry out an investigation into the cause of the fire. No injuries were reported. The incident comes after a series of fires in the town prompted police to say it was believed two groups of people were putting lives at risk. Follow BBC Nottingham on Facebook, on X, or on Instagram. Send your story ideas to eastmidsnews@ or via WhatsApp on 0808 100 2210. 'Two groups' starting Worksop fires, say police Worksop fires: 'I've never seen anything like this' Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service
BBC News
19-05-2025
- General
- BBC News
Crews tackle fire at former Worksop vet centre
Firefighters have been dealing with a blaze at a former veterinary clinic in Fire and Rescue Service said four crews and an aerial ladder were deployed to the derelict building in Newcastle Avenue on Monday footage showed flames running along the top of the comes after a series of fires in the town prompted police to say they believed two groups of people were putting lives at risk. There are currently no reports of injuries or indications of a cause for the latest fire.
BBC News
14-05-2025
- Climate
- BBC News
'Serious risk' warning over repeated fires in Worksop
Emergency services have issued a warning following a spate of fires across a town in were called out to 16 fires in the open in Worksop within the space of a week, it was confirmed on Tuesday, which included five incidents in just over two hours on investigation was launched into reports of arson and a plea was made for residents to take extra care outdoors as the hot dry weather had made grass and woodland "more vulnerable to ignition".Just hours after the alert, crews were again called to Worksop after a motorcycle was reported to be on fire in Larwood Avenue at about 21:00 BST. Fires fought on Monday alone included grass, undergrowth and hedgerows alight in Rayton Farm Lane, two trees on fire in Ambleside Grange, burning rubbish in a woodland off Curzon Drive, an unattended bonfire at Hannah Park and a playground blaze in Prospect Park. Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service's Bassetlaw district manager Adrian Brizzolara asked people to report deliberate fire starting to he added accidental fire risk was heightened due to the said: "We are asking everyone to be extra cautious - the hot, dry weather means even a small spark can turn into a large fire within minutes."Wildfires can spread rapidly, which we have seen recently in Worksop, and as such, it poses a serious risk to people, wildlife and property." Nottinghamshire Police said it was "working closely" with the brigade to investigate reports of arson, while Bassetlaw District Council said it was "extremely shocked and disappointed" at damage caused to its open about the damaged play equipment, councillor for environment Darren Palk said: "It is heart-breaking when a mindless incident like this happens and robs a community of something that would bring fun and enjoyment to lots of young people."
