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CTV News
an hour ago
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- CTV News
Battery charger sparks fire at Collingwood home causing $400,000 damage
Fire crews respond to a house fire on Dey Drive in Collingwood, Ont. on Tues., July 22, 2025. (Courtesy: Erin Rayner)
RNZ News
an hour ago
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- RNZ News
Fire in roof of business in Christchurch
Photo: RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly Fire crews have put out an overnight fire in the roof of a commercial building in the Christchurch suburb of Wigram. Emergency services were called to the fire shortly after 11.30pm and six trucks, including a turntable ladder, were sent. The fire was put out around 2am on Wednesday. FENZ says a fire had spread from machinery.
Yahoo
2 hours ago
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Firefighters praised for tackling thatched blaze
A homeowner has said firefighters went "above and beyond" in tackling a blaze which destroyed the top floor of her Grade-II listed thatched home. Beth Collins, who lives at Bowden Hill near Lacock in Wiltshire, thought a garden fire had got out of control when she called 999. "[There is] absolutely nothing you can do. It's just surreal. Everything happened very quickly," she said. Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service had 55 firefighters and 13 engines out at one point - they said the fire started accidentally due to embers from a hedge fire caused by a bonfire. "You don't have much time to think about it," said Ms Collins. "You think where is all that smoke, where are all those flames from? I thought it was just a fire in the garden. Someone came hurtling down the road and said 'your thatch is on fire'." She said she could not thank the fire service enough. "They just worked like trojans, they went above and beyond. They carried out all our furniture, anything they could get." More news stories for Wiltshire Listen to the latest news for Wiltshire The service saved most of the possessions, and Ms Collins said she plans to write to authorities later to thank them further. She and her husband are not currently allowed back in the house, but she explained they are "very lucky" as they have some accommodation above their garage. As it is listed, the cottage will be rebuilt. Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue said it was called out to the property on Monday afternoon and brought in resources from all over Wiltshire. Local roads around the home were closed off, with firefighters working through the night. They were able to leave the scene at 10:00 BST 22 July and the fire service has thanked the nearby pub The Bell Inn for refreshments. Meanwhile, Ms Collins said herself and her husband are "fighting fit" and a bit tired. She called the local community "caring and compassionate" as she explained they had been sent goodwill messages. Follow BBC Wiltshire on Facebook, X and Instagram. Send your story ideas to us on email or via WhatsApp on 0800 313 4630. More on this story Roads closed as firefighters tackle large blaze
The Sun
2 hours ago
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- The Sun
Dozens of firefighters called to battle blaze ripping through building as locals warned ‘keep windows closed'
A MASSIVE fire erupted at a building under renovation in Sidcup - with Londoners being told to shut their windows following the huge blaze. The entire ground floor, first floor and roof of a shop with flats above it on Blackfen Road were engulfed by a terrifying inferno, London Fire Brigade confirmed. 3 3 3 Emergency services rushed 12 fire engines and around 80 firefighters to the scene to combat the fire which sent a huge plume of smoke into the sky. Flames also reportedly tore through part of a neighbouring roof. Station Commander Steve Howlett said: "This is a very visible fire which is producing a significant amount of smoke in the area." He warned: "Please keep your windows and doors closed if you live or work in the vicinity. "We have one of our 32-metre turntable ladders being used as a water tower at the incident, to help tackle flames from height." The Fire Brigade said that the flaming property's "first floor collapsed". And they confirmed that there had been no reported injuries. They service said: "The Brigade's Control Officers took nearly 30 calls to the fire and mobilised crews from Eltham, Lee Green, Sidcup, East Greenwich and surrounding fire stations to the scene. "The fire was under control by 16:39." The cause of the fire is also under investigation, they added. The commander said: "Blackfen Road is currently closed and some bus routes will be affected. "Please avoid the area while we work to make the scene safe." is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video.
Yahoo
3 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Seven parked cars damaged after crash involving bus
The incident happened on Rochdale Road in Bacup (Image: Nq) Emergency services worked through the day to clear debris and make a street safe following a crash in Bacup. The incident happened during rush hour in Rochdale Road, near The George and Dragon pub. Police said a single-decker bus had crashed into parked cars on road heading out of Bacup. The fire service said seven parked cars were damaged during the incident which closed the road in both directions. Wreckage was strewn across the road and a section of the road from Bath Street to the junction at Greenhill Street was shut through the morning and afternoon. Drivers were advised to avoid the area as emergency services carried out their investigations. ADVERTISEMENT The crash had left one car perched on top of another and a street pole was ripped from its foundations. Further car and bus parts were spread across the street. Emergency services said they were making the area safe for much of the day before the road was reopened mid-afternoon. MORE: Stretch of Rochdale Road in Bacup closed following crash The road remained closed throughout the morning (Image: Nq) Wreckage was strewn across the road (Image: Nq) Lancashire Fire and Rescue said the incident involved a bus and seven parked cars. A spokesperson said: "At 8:29am on 22 July, five fire engines from Preston, Chorley, Bacup and Rawtenstall attended a road traffic collision on Rochdale road, Bacup. "The incident involved a bus and seven parked cars." A Lancashire Police spokesperson said: 'Officers were called at 8.28am to Rochdale Road, when a bus crashed into two cars and a street pole. There were only minor injuries.'
