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BBC News
25-07-2025
- Climate
- BBC News
Warwickshire fire service in water safety plea over hidden risks
A fire service has warned people to stay out of rivers, lakes and reservoirs which can hold unseen dangers. Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service issued its warning on Friday's World Drowning Prevention day which is run by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and aims to raise people's awareness of water Fielding, station manager for the Rugby District area, told the BBC: "The message we want to give is not to go into the water in the first place. Especially in the hot weather it looks inviting, but the temperature of the water might not be what you think it is."Globally, an estimated 236,000 people drown every year, WHO has warned. Warwickshire firefighters have been called to more than 40 water-related incidents since 2018, some of which have resulted in fatalities. July is consistently the busiest month for call outs to spots including rivers, canals and reservoirs, the service said. Donna Marshall, from the visitor experience team at Severn Trent Water, is also warning the public not to swim in any of their reservoirs. "The reservoirs are really not places we want you to swim. To come and just dip into the water really isn't safe," she said."It goes so deep in the middle of Draycote you can get five double decker buses on top of each other, and we're just asking people to stay out of the water." Follow BBC Coventry & Warwickshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
BBC News
27-03-2025
- General
- BBC News
Fire crews tackle blaze at Rugby recycling centre
Firefighters have been tackling a blaze in an industrial skip in Rugby after a large plume of smoke was spotted. Crews were called to reports of a fire at the recycling centre on Hunters Lane just after 14:00 GMT, Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service said. A spokesperson for waste management at Warwickshire County Council confirmed that the fire had since been put out. They added that no injuries had been reported. Follow BBC Coventry & Warwickshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
Yahoo
22-03-2025
- Yahoo
Large fire at new Greggs branch treated as arson
A major fire at what was thought to be a new Greggs store is being treated as arson. About 30 firefighters were sent to the premises on an industrial estate in Exhall, Warwickshire, at about 20:00 GMT on Friday. People commenting about the blaze on social media said the bakery chain's new site was due to open in a few days time. It is not thought anyone was inside at the time with no reports of any injuries, Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service said, although a search will be conducted. Warwickshire Police said the fire on Longford Road was being treated as arson and appealed for anyone with information to contact the force. The BBC has contacted Greggs for a response. Follow BBC Coventry & Warwickshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram. Warwickshire Police Greggs
BBC News
19-03-2025
- BBC News
Cause of fatal Bedworth fire probed after woman's death
An investigation has been launched after a woman died in a house fire in Warwickshire. Experts are looking into the cause of the blaze which started in a semi-detached house in Whitburn Road, Bedworth, just before 12:10 GMT on Police confirmed the women, who was found inside the home, died at the scene. Paramedics were sent to the scene but it "quickly became apparent that nothing could be done to save one occupant found in the property", the ambulance service said. Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service said their investigation was still at an early stage and no cause had yet been found. Follow BBC Coventry & Warwickshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
Yahoo
24-02-2025
- Yahoo
Three 'patients' found after blaze destroys house
Three "patients" have been found in a home that has been severely damaged by fire. Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service was called to reports of the blaze in Firs Drive, in Rugby, shortly after 07:10 GMT on Monday. A spokesperson said that "on arrival we discovered three patients" and added that more details would follow when available. Warwickshire Police also attended the scene alongside an ambulance and two paramedic officers. A spokesperson for the force said: "As well as our officers, you'll see an increased presence of emergency services, including firefighters, in the area during the morning." Follow BBC Coventry & Warwickshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram. Woman found dead after house fire Warwickshire Police Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service
