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31 Jan 2012
London Fire Brigade saves £9m as false alarm call-outs drop
A total of £9m has been saved by London Fire Brigade (LFB) after the number of false call-outs crews attended dropped over the past four years.
Lorry crash on M62 closes two motorways
A lorry has crashed and overturned in Greater Manchester, causing severe disruption to traffic on two motorways.
Huge warehouse fire sends smoke over west London
A large fire has sent smoke over west London as 75 firefighters try to extinguish the blaze at a range of industrial units.
Rhymney arsons: Two separate fires at flat and house
Police say they are now investigating two separate arson incidents in a south Wales valleys town.
Old Spiritual Church in Preston damaged by fire
A large fire which severely damaged a former church in Preston is being treated as suspicious, Lancashire Fire Service has said.
Florida crash: New team probes Gainesville pile-up
US investigators have been sent to the site of a mass road crash that killed 10 people near Gainesville, Florida.
30 Jan 2012
Woman seriously hurt in Bridlington sheltered housing fire
A woman has been seriously injured and nine people had to be rescued after a fire broke out at a sheltered housing complex in East Yorkshire.
Couple treated after fire breaks out at Flax Street flat
A pregnant woman and a man have been treated for the effects of breathing in smoke after a cooker went on fire in the kitchen of a flat in Belfast.
Human remains found at fire-hit Aberdeenshire cottage
Human remains have been found at an Aberdeenshire cottage where there was a fire on Friday afternoon.
Rhymney arson: Two in hospital after flat attack
A man and woman are in hospital after a suspected early morning arson attack at a flat in the south Wales valleys.
Couple stuck up to waist in Dorset forest swamp rescued
A married couple had to be rescued after becoming stuck up to their waists in a swamp in Dorset during a search for their missing dog.
Two treated for inhaling smoke after Coalisland fire
A man and a woman have been treated for the effects of breathing in smoke following a fire in Coalisland.
West Sussex fire service in appeal for scrap cars
Motorists planning to scrap their unwanted cars are being urged to donate them to firefighters in West Sussex.
Fatal house fire in Essex 'not suspicious'
A house fire in Essex in which a 36-year-old man died is not thought to be suspicious, police said.
29 Jan 2012
Peru: 26 die in blaze at Lima drug rehab centre
A fire at a drug rehabilitation centre in the Peruvian capital Lima has killed at least 26 people, officials say.
Two people escape flat fire in Rhymney, Caerphilly county
Two people have escaped a flat fire in Rhymney, Caerphilly county.
Probe into Rhynie cottage blaze amid fears for resident
An investigation is to be carried out into an Aberdeenshire cottage fire amid fears the occupier may have been inside.
Three treated after blaze at Canowen Terrace, Omagh
Three people have been treated for smoke inhalation following a fire at a house in Omagh on Saturday.
28 Jan 2012
Driver seriously injured in A374 crash
A car driver was seriously injured when a vehicle left a road in Cornwall on Saturday.
Pentyrch murder: Police question teenager after fire at bungalow
Police are continuing to question a teenager on suspicion of murder after the death of a man in an early morning fire in a village near Cardiff.
Dilton Marsh house badly damaged by tumble dryer fire
A house in west Wiltshire has been badly damaged by fire.
Man dies and three rescued from Rotherham house fire
A man has died in a fire at a house in South Yorkshire.
Blaze damages cars at Bathgate scrapyard
Firefighters tackled a blaze involving about 150 scrapped cars at a salvage yard in West Lothian overnight.
Oxford pub damaged in arson attack
Firefighters have been tackling a suspected arson attack at a pub in Oxford.
27 Jan 2012
Ambulance overturns in Essex on 'blue light' call
An ambulance overturned and crashed into a ditch while carrying a patient on an emergency "blue lights" call in Essex.
Kendal man arrested after fire leaves woman 'critical'
A man has been held on suspicion of attempted murder after a woman was seriously injured in a fire in Cumbria.
Murder arrest after body found at bungalow in Pentyrch, Cardiff
An 18-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a death in an early morning house fire in a village on the outskirts of Cardiff.
Woman injured after icy road accident in Aberdeenshire
A woman has been taken to hospital after her car crashed and landed on its roof on an icy Aberdeenshire road.
Fire at bungalow in Cefn Bychan, Pentyrch, investigated
An investigation is under way into an early morning fire at a bungalow in a village on the outskirts of Cardiff.
Woman rescued from blaze at house in Newry
A woman in her 50s has been rescued from a house fire in County Down.
Inverness chemical leak contained
A woman was taken to hospital, following a chemical leak at an industrial estate in Inverness.
Injuries after five-vehicle crash on A48 at Cross Hands
Three motorists were taken to hospital after a five-vehicle crash on the A48 in Carmarthenshire.
Sunderland warehouse blaze tackled by fire crews
Firefighters have been tackling a warehouse fire in Sunderland which broke out in the early hours.
26 Jan 2012
Stockport burnt body death 'is suspicious'
The "suspicious" death of a man whose burnt body was found near Stockport town centre is being investigated.
High-rise buildings collapse in Rio de Janeiro
Two buildings - one nearly 20 storeys high - have collapsed in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, filling streets with masonry and covering cars with debris.
Firework explosion kills four at Thai new year display
Police in Thailand are investigating the cause of an explosion at a firework display that killed four people and injured over 70.
Body found after Newry canal car crash
A man's body has been recovered after a car left the road and crashed into Newry canal.
Firefighters tackle blaze at Basingstoke dry cleaning unit
Firefighters in chemical protection suits have tackled a blaze at a Hampshire industrial dry cleaning unit.
Camelford family escape arson attack on home
Detectives are hunting arsonists who tried to set light to a house in Cornwall while a family with young child slept inside.
Injuries after five-vehicle crash on A48 at Cross Hands
Emergency services are attending a five-vehicle crash on the A48 in Carmarthenshire.
Sunderland warehouse blaze tackled by fire crews
Firefighters have been tackling a warehouse fire in Sunderland which broke out in the early hours.
Baby and woman rescued from fire
A young woman and a her 14-month-old baby have been rescued from a house fire in Glengormley, County Antrim.
PSNI officers injured in station fire
A number of police officers have been taken to hospital after a fire at the PSNI complex at Lisnasharragh.
A 75-year-old man dies in hospital after house fire
A 75-year-old man has died in hospital following a house fire in the north of the Isle of Man on 23 January.
Police van among vehicles damaged in Aberdeen fire
Seven vehicles were badly damaged in a high-value suspicious fire at an Aberdeen garage, police have said.
25 Jan 2012
Dog sets owner's Ashby-de-la-Zouch home on fire
Firefighters had to break down a door to rescue a dog after it set its owner's Leicestershire house on fire, trying to sniff out a pizza.
Belfast bus evacuated after fire
A bus with 20 passengers on board in Belfast city centre has been evacuated after a fire was spotted at the back of the vehicle.
Seven vehicles damaged in Aberdeen garage fire
Seven vehicles were badly damaged in a high-value suspicious fire at an Aberdeen garage, police have said.
A 40-year-old woman has been rescued from a house fire in Londonderry.
Man arrested after Braunstone house fire
A 29-year-old man has been arrested after a fire at a house in the Braunstone area of Leicester.
M50 reopens after crash gas leak
A section of motorway has been reopened after a crash involving a car powered by liquefied petroleum gas (LPG).
23 Jan 2012
Disruption as crash closes M11 at Newport in Essex
Drivers face widespread disruption as part of the M11 in Essex was closed after a serious crash.
Woman killed in Market Drayton house fire
A woman has died in a house fire in north Shropshire.
Newbie village house fire investigated
Investigations are under way to establish the cause of a house fire in a south of Scotland village which saw one person taken to hospital.
Wind: Birmingham roofs and trees damaged
A corrugated sheeting roof was blown into a road and trees fell down during strong gusts of wind in Birmingham.
22 Jan 2012
Care home fire: Coventry residents hurt
Two elderly women have been taken to hospital after a fire at a care home in Coventry.
Ashford men escape arson attack on house
Two men, one in his 30s and one in his 70s, escaped uninjured after an arson attack on their home in Surrey.
22 show horses die in New Jersey barn fire
A fire has ripped through a barn at a farm in the US state of New Jersey killing 22 show horses, each worth tens of thousands of dollars.
Cornwall campsite owners in carbon monoxide plea
Caravan and campsite owners in Cornwall are being urged to sign up to the carbon monoxide awareness register.
Plymouth women treated after fire
Two people have been treated by paramedics following a fire at a property in Devon.
Isle of Wight's first fire service chaplain
An Isle of Wight priest has been appointed as the first chaplain to the island's fire service.
Betws-y-Coed: Inquiry as fire damages Village Crafts shop
An investigation is being carried out into the cause of a large fire at a gift shop in Betws-y-Coed in Conwy.
Dog rescue man plucked from River North Esk gorge
A man has been rescued from a deep gorge on the North Esk after he jumped into the river to save his dog.
21 Jan 2012
Free smoke alarms to save lives after Freckleton fire
Every fire station in Lancashire has been giving out free smoke alarms to the public and urging people to check their alarms are working.
Elderly woman dies in house fire in Hythe
An elderly woman has died and a male neighbour has been taken to hospital after a fire at a house in Kent.
Suspicious bakery fire in Warrington put out
A fire at a bakery in Cheshire has been put out.
South Wales firemen Jamie Windsor and John Haskell finish Atlantic row
Two firefighters have rowed more than 2,500 miles across the Atlantic Ocean, 45 days after setting out.
Homes evacuated after chapel fire at Cwmbwrla, Swansea
A former chapel building in Swansea is being demolished after it was badly damaged in a blaze early on Saturday
20 Jan 2012
Fuel tanker crashes into Dorset bungalow
A fuel tanker has crashed into a woman's bungalow in Dorset, setting it on fire.
Marnhull house burned in suspected arson
A fire at a house in Dorset is believed to have been started deliberately.
Nevada firefighters contain major brush fire
Firefighters in the US state of Nevada say they have stopped a brush fire which was threatening the city of Reno.
Barn at farm in Storridge destroyed in fire
A barn in Worcestershire was destroyed by a fire in the early hours.
Totton industrial fire spotted by police officers
About 60 firefighters have tackled a large blaze in Hampshire after police officers spotted smoke rising from an industrial unit while on patrol.
Three hurt in crash at Bettws Cedewain, near Newtown
Three people have been taken to hospital after a two-car collision in Powys.
Firefighters tackle house fire at Pontypool
Firefighters in south Wales have tackled a house fire that threatened to spread to neighbouring properties.
Fifteen firefighters rescue dog from Gloucester Docks
Fifteen firefighters were sent to rescue a young dog from the water at Gloucester Docks.
19 Jan 2012
Texan fire crew in hotel tiger alert
The fire department in Houston, Texas, received several calls about a tiger on the roof of an abandoned hotel.
Petrol tanker cab arson in Thurrock linked to earlier fire
Police believe two incidents of arson in Essex, one of which involved three petrol tanker cabs, are connected.
Fire crews use cameras in Rugby to search for terrier Alfie
A dog owner has hired search experts and equipment that finds earthquake victims after his dog disappeared into a badger sett five days ago.
Rhondda Cynon Taf crash: Three in hospital after collision
Three people have been taken to hospital after a multi-vehicle collision in Rhondda Cynon Taf, say emergency services.
18 Jan 2012
'Aircraft incident' alert near Welshpool
Dyfed-Powys Police are dealing with an "aircraft incident" in a village near Welshpool.
Penzance bin fires 'put lives at risk'
Firefighters are warning arsonists who set six wheelie bins alight in a Cornwall town that they are putting lives at risk.
Impaled man's serious leg injury in Bodedern, Anglesey
A man suffered a serious leg injury when he was impaled on a piece of machinery.
Manchester fire service cuts 'would put public at risk'
Budget cuts to Greater Manchester Fire Service will result in call-out delays, putting the public at "greater risk", the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) has said.
17 Jan 2012
Three in hospital after Nottingham house fire
Three people were taken to hospital after a fire at a house in Nottingham, police have said.
Residents escape Swiss Cottage tower block fire
More than 100 people were evacuated from a tower block in north-west London after a fire began.
Wrexham fire crews tackle 10-car blaze
Firefighters have tackled a blaze at a Wrexham yard involving 10 scrap cars.
Northamptonshire delicatessen gutted by fire
A fire that tore through a Polish shop in Northamptonshire may have been racially motivated, police have said.
Double arson attack on Littleover community pavilion
Arsonists have attacked a community pavilion in Derbyshire twice in one weekend.
See pictures of helicopter crash scene near Lake Vyrnwy
Two people have walked away with cuts and bruises after the helicopter they were in crashed near Lake Vyrnwy in Powys.
Oakham fire station set to half full-time officers
The number of full-time firefighters at a Rutland fire station are set to be halved by the end of 2012.
Single police force and fire service bill introduced
Justice Minister Kenny MacAskill has said that single police and fire services for Scotland will put them at the "heart of communities".
16 Jan 2012
Firefighters tackle blaze at vehicle scrap yard near Mayobridge
Fire crews have been tackling a large blaze at a vehicle scrap yard outside Mayobridge in County Down.
Fire damages Rossendale Football Club stand
A large fire has severely damaged the main stand at Rossendale Football Club in Lancashire.
Redruth Mayor concerned for fire station
Plans by Cornwall's fire service to close an existing fire station in Redruth has angered the town's mayor.
Closure on A937 after fire at farmhouse in Laurencekirk
A stretch of road in Aberdeenshire has been closed following a fire overnight at a farmhouse.
Wrexham fire crews tackle factory blaze
North Wales firefighters have tackled a fire at a factory on an industrial estate.
Road accident training centre proposed in Brightlingsea
A new training facility for dealing with road accidents is being proposed by the fire service in Essex.
Boy stuck in mud rescued from Highcliffe path
A 10-year-old boy has been rescued by fire crews after he became stuck waist-deep in mud on a coastal path in Dorset.
Southport flat fire: Mother and daughter rescued
A mother and her two-year-old daughter have been rescued from a fire at a flat in Merseyside.
15 Jan 2012
Three die in South Korean ship explosion
A South Korean cargo ship has sunk after an explosion on board, killing at least three crew members, the coast guard says.
Animals killed in pet shop arson attack in Bristol
Dozens of animals have been killed in a suspected arson attack on a Bristol pet shop.
Belfast Shankill Road pub fire 'was arson attack'
A fire at a public house on Belfast's Shankill Road is being treated as an arson attack, police have said.
Sleeping man alerted by neighbours to Weymouth flat fire
A man was saved by neighbours who roused him from his sleep by banging on the door of his Dorset home after seeing smoke coming from under it.
Woman in hospital after Gateshead flat fire rescue
A woman had to be rescued by firefighters after a blaze broke out in the bedroom of a flat in Gateshead.
14 Jan 2012
Fire at Quinn Group headquarters in Fermanagh suspected arson
A fire at the Quinn Group headquarters near Derrylin in County Fermanagh is being treated as suspicious.
Britons on board stricken Costa Concordia ship off Italy
Several Britons are thought to be on board a cruise ship which ran aground off the Italian coast, leaving at least three people dead.
Woman and baby treated in hospital after Heywood fire
Three people have been rescued from a fire at a block of flats in Greater Manchester, including a woman and baby who were treated in hospital.
Fire crew free two after collision in Rhondda Cynon Taf
Firefighters cut two people from a car following a collision between two vehicles in Rhondda Cynon Taf.
Trapped dog rescued 20ft underground at Mountain Ash
Firefighters have rescued a dog trapped 20ft (6m) underground on a hillside in Rhondda Cynon Taf.
Coventry flats evacuated after flooding
About 200 people have been evacuated after floods damaged a 16-storey block of flats in Coventry.
Motorists trapped in Orkney A986 crash
Emergency services have been called to the scene of a two-vehicle road crash in Orkney.
Murder inquiry after body found in Bradford fire
A murder investigation has been launched after the body of a man with neck injuries was found in Bradford on Thursday, West Yorkshire Police said.
13 Jan 2012
Bus crashes into Manchester pub injuring driver
A driver has been injured and trapped in his vehicle after his bus crashed into a pub in Manchester.
Two cut free after collision on A4059 near Mountain Ash
Two people had to be cut free by fire crews after a road crash near the A470 Abercynon roundabout in Rhondda Cynon Taf.
Fire at Aberdeenshire roofing firm closes A90 for hours
A dual carriageway had to be closed for four hours after a major fire broke out at an Aberdeenshire roofing company.
Wiltshire soldiers to receive fire training in Devizes
Forty soldiers based in Wiltshire are to receive firefighter training at Wiltshire Fire and Rescue's training and development centre in Devizes.
Tree roots caused Reading sewage flood: Thames Water
Raw sewage flooded the homes of elderly residents in Reading because tangled tree roots caused a blockage, a water company has said.
Fire crews tackle blaze near M18 in Doncaster
Fire crews are tackling a blaze close to the M18, near Doncaster.
Bradford house leaves one man dead
A man has died in a house fire in Bradford, West Yorkshire.
Teenager rescues woman from burning house in Heywood
A woman from Greater Manchester had a lucky escape from a fire after a teenage neighbour came to her rescue.
Two people in hospital after chemical leak in Daventry
The company at the centre of a chemical leak in Northamptonshire has said it is a "mystery" why two workers collapsed while working with "non-hazardous chemicals".
Farm worker rescued from grain silo in Blewbury
A farm worker who was trapped and sinking inside a grain silo has been rescued by firefighters in Oxfordshire.
12 Jan 2012
Pontycymmer fire: three people rescued
Three people have been rescued following a house fire near Bridgend.
Whitehouse high rise flats evacuated due to fire
Fourteen floors of a block of flats in Whitehouse, Newtownabbey, had to be evacuated due to an overnight fire.
Renovated HQ for Shropshire Fire and Rescue opens
The renovated fire headquarters for the Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service will be opened later today.
Man dies after fire at Dundee flats
A man has died after a fierce fire at a block of flats in Dundee in the early hours of the morning.
Man dies in fire in Walmer Bridge, Preston
A man has died in a fire at his home in Walmer Bridge near Preston.
Pontycymmer fire: three people rescued
Three people have been rescued following a house fire near Bridgend.
Two climb out window to escape severe fire in Jersey
Two people had to climb out of a bedroom window to escape a severe fire, said Jersey's Fire and Rescue Service.
Fire crews tackle large blaze at Kent chicken farm
More than 50 firefighters have been tackling a large blaze at a chicken farm in Kent that created a huge plume of smoke.
Woman and children in Livingston house blaze
A woman and two children have been treated in hospital for shock after a fire broke out at a house in West Lothian.
Man dies after fire at Glenalmond farmhouse
A man has died after a fire broke out at a farmhouse in Perthshire.
Police investigate fire at disused Kilkeel factory
The police are investigating the cause of a fire at a disused factory in Kilkeel, County Down.
11 Jan 2012
Three believed dead in S Korean boat fire in Antarctic
Three crew members are thought to have died on a South Korean fishing boat that caught fire in Antarctica.
Pilot, 74, survives Peak District glider crash
A 74-year-old pilot was rescued after crashing his glider in the Derbyshire Peak District.
India train collision kills five in Jharkhand
At least five people were killed when a passenger train collided with a goods train in the eastern Indian state of Jharkhand, police said.
Several cars damaged in fire at Leicester car showroom
Several vehicles have been damaged during a fire at a car showroom in Leicester city centre.
Motorcyclist badly injured in accident in Aberdeen
A male motorcyclist has been taken to hospital after a serious crash in Aberdeen.
Firefighters in Rotherham tackle factory fire
Up to 60 firefighters were called to tackle a fire at an envelope factory in South Yorkshire.
Blaze at former restaurant site in Bangor
Four fire appliances have attended a serious blaze on the site of a former restaurant in Bangor, County Down
10 Jan 2012
Fire damages 11 cars near quarry in Portland
A fire which damaged 11 cars near a Dorset quarry is being investigated.
Landslide kills eight in Brazil's Rio de Janeiro state
A least eight people have been killed in a landslide in Brazil.
Blaze sweeps Peruvian town, leaving 1,000 homeless
Firefighters in Peru are struggling to control a huge blaze that has swept through a small town in the west of the country.
School on fire in London every third day
There was the equivalent of one fire every three school days in London last year, new figures show.
Palletways chemical spill leaves 23 in hospital
At least 23 people have been taken to hospital following a chemical spill at a warehouse in West Lothian
Helicopter crashes at Salisbury industrial estate
A helicopter has crashed on woodland next to an industrial estate in Wiltshire.
Firefighters tackle social club blaze
Around 50 firefighters have been tackling a large blaze at a social club in Merseyside through the night.
Teenager rescued from burning house in Mayfield
Emergency crews have warned people not to take risks trying to fight fires after an unconscious teenager was rescued from a burning house.
Horseshoe Pass crash: two killed and one injured on A542
Two young men have been killed and a third man injured after their car hit a tree on the Horsehoe Pass in Denbighshire.
South East Coast Ambulance destroyed by fire in Findon
A South East Coast Ambulance (SECAmb) vehicle has been destroyed by a fire in Findon in West Sussex.
Police car and bus collide in Luton
Two police officers and six bus passengers were injured in a collision between a police car and a bus in Bedfordshire.
9 Jan 2012
M4 van fire: delays easing near second Severn crossing
Traffic delays are easing on the M4 heading into Wales following a van fire on the second Severn crossing.
Flats evacuated after shop blaze in Argyle Street
Firefighters rescued 12 people from flats in Glasgow city centre after a blaze broke out in a shop basement.
Ewell fire: Body of man found in remains of house
The body of a man has been found in the remains of a house in Surrey badly damaged by a fire.
Crews tackle Sutton-under-Brailes house fire
About 25 firefighters have been tackling a fire at a three-storey house in Warwickshire.
8 Jan 2012
Electrical fire closes Banbury's Castle Quay Shopping Centre
Shoppers were evacuated from an Oxfordshire shopping centre after fire broke out in an electrical room.
Resident rescued from Douglas flat fire
A resident of a flat in the Isle of Man had to be rescued from their bed after a fire broke out in their front room.
Police car which killed a pedestrian was on 999 call
A police car which hit and killed a pedestrian on Tyneside was responding to an emergency call, officers have confirmed.
Codnor house badly damaged in car crash
A car has crashed into a house in Derbyshire, leaving the property badly damaged.
Derbyshire nursery fire could be malicious
A fire at a nursery in Derbyshire is thought to have been started deliberately.
Man and three children die after fire in Lancashire bungalow
A man and three young children have died after a blaze at a bungalow in Lancashire.
7 Jan 2012
Penygraig, Rhondda, kitchen blaze injures man and woman
An elderly man and a woman were both burned in a blaze in the kitchen of a Rhondda home, according to fire chiefs.
House is damaged in fire at Castle Cosy in County Louth
Extensive damage has been caused to a house in County Louth in the Irish Republic following an overnight fire.
Eleven dead in New Zealand hot air balloon crash
Eleven people have died in a hot-air balloon crash near the town of Carterton in New Zealand.
Devon and Somerset fire log changes 'could hide cuts'
A move by Devon and Somerset Fire Service to stop publishing full attendance records for emergency calls could hide future cuts, a union claims.
6 Jan 2012
Telford fire: Newborn baby and four others hurt in fire
Two adults and three children, one of them a newborn baby, were taken to hospital after a serious house fire in Shropshire.
Man dies and woman in hospital after Wednesbury fire
A man has died in a fire at a house in the West Midlands.
Chile forest blaze kills six firefighters in Araucania
At least six firefighters have died battling a blaze in a mountain forest in southern Chile, the authorities say.
People return home after Craghead allotment fire
Residents are being allowed to return to their homes after a cordon put in place during a fire in County Durham was reduced.
Gas fears for Hereford street after van hits house
Emergency gas work has been carried out in a street in Herefordshire after a van crashed into a house.
Firefighters tackle blaze at derelict Withernsea nightclub
Fire crews have tackled a blaze at a derelict nightclub in East Yorkshire.
Drivers 'ignore' M-way warnings
A senior fire officer has described drivers' actions following an accident on the M5 in Devon as "terrifying".
5 Jan 2012
House fire inquiry after rescue in Tynewydd
One person had to be rescued from a house fire in Rhondda Cynon Taf which started in the hallway in the early hours of Thursday morning.
Firefighter taken to hospital after Sneinton blaze
A man has been arrested after a blaze in Nottinghamshire which led to a firefighter being taken to hospital with the man he rescued.
Arson attack at a farm supplies business in Ballyclare
The police are investigating an arson attack at a commercial premises in Ballyclare, County Antrim.
Strong winds cause disruption around UK
Strong winds have been causing damage and disruption across the country, with overnight gusts of up to 111mph in the Pennines.
Three crews sent to trapped gull in Norwich
Part of Norwich market was cordoned off when three fire crews were called to rescue a gull caught in a tree.
Man in skylight fall after fire at Longton factory
A man has fallen through a skylight after trying to see if anyone was trapped in a factory fire in Stoke-on-Trent.
Brean holiday village fire 'accidental'
A fire which destroyed three chalets at a holiday village in Somerset was accidental, the fire service has said.
India building collapse in Delhi kills five
The roof of a building has collapsed following a gas cylinder explosion in the Indian capital, Delhi, killing five workers.
4 Jan 2012
Merseyside Police officer cut free from patrol car crash
A police officer had to be cut free from his patrol car after it crashed outside a Liverpool police station.
Sleeping men rescued from Crawley house fire
Two men have been rescued from a house fire in Crawley which initially went undetected because smoke alarm batteries had been removed.
Western Isles ward evacuated over wheelchair fumes
A hospital ward was evacuated after staff became concerned about fumes coming from an electric wheelchair brought in by a patient.
Kent Fire and Rescue Service in chimney fire appeal
Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) has urged residents to have their chimneys swept after nearly 40 call-outs to chimney fires in one month.
Storms of 100mph inflict damage across Scotland
Violent storm-force winds wreaked havoc across central Scotland. Edinburgh recorded the highest winds at more than 100mph.
Driver rescued from flooded stream in Chew Stoke
A driver has been rescued after her car was swept into a flooded stream following heavy rain.
3 Jan 2012
Stormy weather causes disruption across Sussex
High winds, heavy rain and stormy seas have caused widespread disruption across Sussex.
Roads closed in Northampton after Fat Cats bar fire
Fire crews are still at the scene of a blaze that tore through a Northampton bar.
Teme Bridge closure: Fire service contingency plans
The fire service have made special plans to cope with emergency calls while a bridge across the River Severn in Worcester is refurbished.
Bus driver badly hurt by falling tree amid strong winds
A bus driver suffered serious injuries when a large oak tree fell on to his vehicle during strong winds in Surrey.
Bush fires stretch emergency crews to the limit
More than 100 bush fires have broken out in southern Australia in the past 48 hours, stretching emergency crews to the limit.
Deadly Chile forest fires spread
Firefighters in Chile are tackling dozens of forest fires which have killed one person and destroyed 230 sq km (57,000 acres) of land in the southern and central regions.
Devon and Somerset fire alarm proposal angers union
Plans by Devon and Somerset's fire service to stop responding to automatic fire alarms have been condemned by the Fire Brigades' Union (FBU).
Storm-force winds cause road disruption across Wales
Storm force winds and heavy rain are causing disruption across Wales, with fallen trees blocking some roads.
Celtic Manor resort hotel evacuated after small fire
More than 800 guests were evacuated from the Celtic Manor resort hotel in Newport after a fire during the early hours of New Year's Day.
2 Jan 2012
Brean Sands Holiday Village fire: Four in hospital
Four people were taken to hospital after a fire in a holiday village in Somerset.
India school bus crash kills nine children in Haryana
At least nine children have been killed in a school bus crash in the northern Indian state of Haryana, police say.
Fire damages road painting vehicles in Slough
Five road painting vehicles have been damaged in a fire at a highways maintenance company in Berkshire.
Woman rescued from Southbourne flat fire
A woman was rescued from a fire, believed to have been caused by a cigarette, in her Dorset flat.
Derelict pub fire closes Bridge Street in Bargoed
An investigation has begun into the cause of a blaze which badly damaged a derelict pub in the south Wales valleys.
Two trapped after car hits tree in Cubbington
Firefighters were called to the scene after a car hit a tree in Warwickshire, leaving two people trapped.
1 Jan 2012
Man dies in Llandudno flat fire as 10 people escape
A man in his 60s has died in an early morning fire at a flat in Llandudno town centre, say North Wales Police.
Pembroke Dock new year firework sparks blaze in three homes
Investigators say a New Year's Eve firework is probably responsible for a blaze that spread to three houses at Pembroke Dock in Pembrokeshire.
Los Angeles on alert after spate of arson attacks
Hundreds of extra firefighters took to the streets of Los Angeles on New Year's Eve following a spate of arson attacks across the city.
St Austell fire started by new year Chinese lantern
A Chinese lantern set off to welcome the new year started a fire in St Austell, Cornwall Fire Service has said.
Four in hospital after Kidderminster house fire
Four men were taken to hospital after a fire in a Worcestershire house.
Spark starts fire at Raj Indian restaurant in Flint
A spark is believed to have caused a blaze in an Indian restaurant in Flint, say North Wales Fire and Rescue Service.
Two workers badly hurt in Welbeck Colliery explosion
Two men have been badly hurt in an explosion at an ex-colliery in Nottinghamshire.
EXFIRE
19 Feb 2012
Arrest over Waringstown shop fire
A man was arrested after a fire at a shop in Waringstown on Saturday.
Banbridge flat fire 'deliberate'
Residents had to be evacuated from their homes after a fire broke out at a flat in Banbridge, County Down, on Friday.
Two men treated in hospital after fire at Derry flats
Two men have been treated in hospital following a fire at a block of flats in the Waterside area of Londonderry last night.
Briton dies in school bus crash
A British man died when a coach carrying UK schoolchildren home from a skiing trip crashed in France, the Foreign Office has said.
Man in hospital after house fire rescue in Guernsey
A man is in hospital after being rescued from a house fire in Guernsey.
Pilot escapes Kent gilder crash near Challock airfield
A pilot had to parachute to safety from his glider after he got into difficulties near a Kent airfield.
Woman rescued after Bala embankment car crash
A woman has been rescued from her car after it plunged 15ft down an embankment on a rural road in Gwynedd.
Newry bank fire is listed building
A listed 19th century bank building in Newry has been damaged by fire.
A477 Pembrokeshire crash: three taken to hospital as cars collide
Three people have been taken to hospital after a collision involving two cars on the A477 in Pembrokeshire.
Three injured in large house fire in Trottiscliffe
Three people were hurt in a fire that completely destroyed a house in a village in the North Downs in Kent.
Crawley flats evacuated as bin fire spreads to gas pipe
An elderly woman had to be rescued and a flat block evacuated after a bin fire spread to a gas pipe.
18 Feb 2012
Two people critically ill after rescue from house fire
Two people are critically ill after a house fire in Eckington, near Pershore.
Woman dies in house fire in Orpington
A woman has died after a fire at a house in south-east London.
Four people unharmed after flat fire in Rhyl, Denbighshire
Four people have escaped unharmed following a fire at flat in Rhyl on Friday night.
Man sought after care home blaze in Hertfordshire
An elderly man who has dementia is being sought by police after a fire broke out at his flat in a home for elderly people in Hertfordshire.
Call for part-time fire crews in Herefordshire and Worcestershire
More part-time firefighters are needed in Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Cumbria fire union takes control centre fight to Westminster
A petition to save Cumbria's emergency fire control centre has been handed in at Westminster by union officials.
Probe into Strathclyde fire chief Brian Sweeney's job deal
The public spending watchdog has launched a probe into how one of Scotland's most senior fire chiefs retired, before getting his job back.
Fire couple rescued from balcony at Kirkcaldy flats
Two people have been rescued from a sixth-floor balcony after a fire broke out in their Fife flat.
No confidence vote in Highland fire bosses
Firefighters in the Highlands have passed a vote of no confidence in senior management.
17 Feb 2012
Trapped horse freed from metal gate in Jersey
A horse which became trapped in a metal gate after a failed attempt to jump it had to be freed by firefighters.
Merseyside Fire Authority to raise council tax precept
Merseyside Fire Authority is to raise its council tax precept by 4% to cope with government budget cuts.
Greater Manchester Fire Authority faces 'difficult road'
Fire leaders in Greater Manchester have warned that further cuts to funding could lead to the closure of fire stations and compulsory redundancies.
Rubbish fire at Inveralmond recycling plant
A "large scale" fire has broken out at a recycling centre in Perth.
Windsor fire station 24-hour cover plan approved
Twenty-four hour fire cover for Windsor will be reinstated following a five-year battle to save the Berkshire town's station from closure at night.
Bedfordshire firefighters to work 24-hour shifts
Firefighters in Bedfordshire are set to begin working continuous 24-hour shifts.
Torquay's The Grand Hotel evacuated over chimney fire
Staff and guests evacuated from a hotel in Devon due to a fire, have returned to the building.
Llandudno fire: Electrics warning after short circuit starts blaze
North Wales fire chiefs have warned about the dangers of electrical fires after a blaze at Llandudno.
Maidenhead sheltered housing complex evacuated during fire
Residents were rescued by firefighters after a fire broke out in a sheltered housing complex in Maidenhead.
Man's face burned in Haddington bistro blaze
A man has been taken to hospital following a fire at an East Lothian restaurant.
16 Feb 2012
Southampton student halls evacuated during fire
A student halls of residence in Southampton had to be evacuated after a fire broke out in a bedroom.
Fife fire service cuts 'may increase risk to communities'
Scotland's public spending watchdog has warned a fire brigade that further budget cuts could increase the risk to local communities.
Fire Brigades Union in call to save Highlands stations
The Fire Brigades Union is urging the Highlands and Islands Fire Board not to allow the chief fire officer to close small fire stations across the area.
Pair suffer severe burns in Trinity Avenue, Llandudno, fire
A man and a woman are in intensive care after suffering from smoke inhalation and severe burns in a Llandudno fire.
Passengers flee bus fire led on M60 in Manchester
Thirty passengers were led to safety from a bus after it caught fire on the M60 motorway in Greater Manchester.
West Bank crash: 'Eight' Palestinian children killed
At least eight Palestinian children have been killed in a collision between a school bus and an Israeli lorry on a road in the West Bank
15 Feb 2012
Classic car driver dies in Leamington Spa crash
A man has died after the car he was driving crashed into a tree in Warwickshire.
Elderly man trapped under articulated lorry in Edinburgh
An elderly man is being treated for serious leg injuries after being trapped under an articulated lorry in Edinburgh.
Honduras prison fire 'leaves dozens dead'
A fire at a prison in Honduras has left dozens of inmates dead and others injured, authorities say.
Naked man prompts search of River Ouse
Specialist police divers will search a stretch of the River Ouse near York for a man last seen running towards the water.
Erdington flats evacuated after fire
Residents have been led to safety after a fire at a block of flats in Birmingham.
'Ridiculous' Llandudno fire station fire ladder removal plan
A council has criticised "ridiculous" plans to remove an aerial ladder applicance (ALP) from Llandudno fire station.
Two die after tractor and car crash in Herefordshire
A woman and a teenage boy died and two younger boys were seriously hurt in a crash involving a car and a tractor in Herefordshire.
Dorset Fire Authority freezes council tax
Dorset Fire Authority is to freeze the fire service element of the council tax after accepting a one-off grant.
14 Feb 2012
Child boxers' bus burnt out in Londonderry
Children from Belfast were left stranded in Londonderry at the weekend after the mini-bus they travelled in was burnt out.
Bedworth firefighters' 4x4 vehicle prompts safety concerns
The introduction of a new 4x4 response vehicle designed to tackle fires in Warwickshire has prompted safety fears.
Folkestone police station closed after alert
Part of a Kent police station has been cordoned off following a security alert.
Man's body found in Llangollen caravan fire
A man has been found dead in a caravan after a fire in Denbighshire.
Homes evacuated after scrapyard fire in Tilbury, Essex
A fire has broken out at a scrapyard in Essex which has led to nearby homes being evacuated and a 200-metre exclusion zone set up around the site.
Nine fire crews attend Limavady sawmill blaze
The Fire and Rescue Service are still trying to establish what caused a fire at a sawmill in Limavady.
13 Feb 2012
Two men arrested over Newton Mearns house siege
Two men have been arrested after a five-hour stand-off with police which saw a house in East Renfrewshire barricaded and set on fire.
Ringwood house fire spreads to neighbouring properties
Dozens of firefighters have tackled a large fire which started in the roof space of a home in Hampshire and spread to neighbouring properties
Fire at Adventurer's Quay flat in Cardiff Bay tackled
Firefighters have tackled a blaze at a block of flats in Cardiff Bay.
Sussex Police arrest woman over Crawley caravan fire
An 18-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of arson after a caravan fire in West Sussex.
Car fire closes Nottingham's Trent Bridge
A major road in Nottingham was closed to traffic after a car caught fire on it during rush hour.
Oxfordshire 12th Century church damaged by fire
Fire crews worked for 12 hours to save a 900-year-old Oxfordshire church from going up in flames on Sunday.
Liverpool Coastguard warning over beach fog
The Liverpool Coastguard has warned people to stay off beaches when fog is forecast after it was called out to two incidents of bait diggers getting lost.
Man, 50, rescued from fire in disused Truro factory
Firefighters have rescued a man from a fire at a disused building in Cornwall.
Man in underwear crawls over frozen river to rescue dog
A man who stripped down to his underwear and crawled across a frozen river to rescue his trapped dog has been condemned by firefighters.
12 Feb 2012
Man dies after Penn house fire
A man has died following a house fire in Wolverhampton.
Dogs fall through ice and drown at Dorney Lake
Two dog owners who made a decision to leave their pets to drown after they had fallen through ice have been praised by firefighters.
Brecon flat fire above bakery closes St Mary Street
Firefighters have been tackling a blaze in a flat in the centre of Brecon, Powys.
11 Feb 2012
St Mabyn residents treated for carbon monoxide poisoning
Three people with symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning have been treated in hospital in Cornwall.
Man badly burned in Peterlee house fire
A man is in a critical condition in hospital after being badly burned in a house fire in County Durham.
M4 crash: Two hurt between J23a and 24 near Newport
A two-vehicle accident on the M4 in south Wales led to one person being cut free and two people taken to hospital
10 Feb 2012
Woman, 92, injured in Warrington house gas blast
A 92-year-old woman has been injured in a gas explosion at her house in Warrington.
Two treated after Isle of Man house fire
A woman has been treated for smoke inhalation after a fire at a house in the Isle of Man.
Swindon shops reopen after gas leak evacuations
Fifteen shops in Swindon town centre have reopened following a gas leak.
Firefighters save residents from Perth flats pram blaze
Firefighters have rescued 21 people who became trapped by a fire at a block of flats in Perth.
Car fire causes Aberdeen rush hour delays near airport
A car fire near Aberdeen Airport has caused rush-hour delays.
Firefighters tackle major Aberdeenshire house blaze in Memsie
More than 40 firefighters have been tackling a blaze at a house in Aberdeenshire.
Man dies on A470 near Nant Ddu as roads hit by icy conditions
One man has died in a crash involving a lorry and car as icy conditions affected roads across Wales on Friday.
Fatal fire at Bristol house investigated
Forensic teams have begun an investigation into the cause of a fatal fire at a house in Bristol.
Car crashes through wall into Alloa bungalow
A bungalow has been seriously damaged after a car careered off the road and ploughed through a wall before hitting the building.
9 Feb 2012
Fire at Derry business premises treated as arson
A fire at a business premises in Londonderry is being treated as an arson attack, police have said.
Dorset fire chief calls for sprinklers as standard
Dorset's chief fire officer has called for all new schools and care homes to be built with sprinkler systems.
Fire at Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall River Cottage kitchens
The cookery school kitchens at TV chef Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall's River Cottage headquarters in Devon have been severely damaged by fire.
A483 Llandeilo road closed after diesel spill at Ffairfach
A road in Carmarthenshire is closed in both directions after a fuel tanker crash caused a 2,000-litre diesel spillage, say emergency services.
Number of women firefighters increasing in Staffordshire
"There's no justifiable reason why in the future the gender of a person would come into the role of a firefighter," said Diane Dunlevey, the equality and diversity manager for Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS).
8 Feb 2012
Man, 85, dies in house fire in Kirkstall
An 85-year-old man has died in a house fire in West Yorkshire.
Asbestos found after fire at Jersey garage
Jersey's Fire Service is reassuring islanders about the asbestos found after a fire in St Helier on Friday.
Crews tackle Wolverhampton bowling alley fire
More than 70 firefighters have tackled a blaze overnight at a disused bowling alley in Wolverhampton.
Men rescued as fire destroys flat at Swansea
Two elderly men were rescued by firefighters during a fire which gutted a neighbouring flat.
Torbay firefighters tackle Paignton terraced house fire
Crews are tackling a fire at a terraced house in Paignton, Devon
Channel 103 radio station evacuated after gas leak
A Jersey radio station had to be evacuated after a gas leak in Tunnell Street.
Belfast plane makes emergency landing
A plane with 175 passengers on board has made an emergency landing at Belfast International Airport after it developed technical problems taking off.
Homes evacuated after burst main floods Essex town
Thirteen people were rescued from their homes by police boats when a burst water main flooded an Essex street.
Woman dies after fire at Mayfield cottage
A woman has died following a fire at a house in Midlothian.
Firefighters tackle blaze at Strathclyde University
More than 50 firefighters have tackled a major blaze at Strathclyde University in Glasgow.
7 Feb 2012
Elderly woman rescued from kitchen fire in Llanelli
An elderly woman has been rescued by firefighters following a blaze in her kitchen.
Homes evacuated after burst main floods Essex town
Thirteen people were rescued from their homes by police boats when a burst water main flooded an Essex street.
Witness appeal after fatal fire in Neath
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man died in a house fire in Neath although they are not treating the cause of the blaze as suspicious.
Seaforth docks chemical spill: Ten people taken to hospital
Ten people have been taken to hospital following a chemical spillage at docks on Merseyside.
Concern about asbestos after fire at Jersey garage
Islanders are being told not to pick up any debris from a major fire after fears it might contain asbestos.
Man dies after house fire in Peacehaven
A 30-year-old man has died in hospital after being rescued from a house fire in East Sussex.
Final say on South Yorkshire fire service savings
Residents in South Yorkshire have until the end of Monday to share their views on cuts to the county's fire service.
Dundee reservoir ice rescue for dog
A dog that fell through ice on a Dundee reservoir had to be rescued by a team of specialist firefighters.
6 Feb 2012
Pakistan building collapses, trapping many in Lahore
A factory building has collapsed in the Pakistani city of Lahore with many people, including women and children, feared trapped, officials say.
Three rescued from fires in Fort William and Castletown
Three people have been taken to hospital following two early morning fires in the Highlands.
Neighbour rescues elderly resident from chip pan fire
An elderly resident needed treatment for smoke inhalation after being rescued by a neighbour following a chip pan fire in an Isle of Man flat
Humberside Fire Service to fit fire sprinklers in homes
A fire service has started a trial of fire sprinkler systems in the homes of vulnerable people.
Severe weather in York and North Yorkshire
A 25-mile (40km) stretch of the A1 has been closed northbound following a series of accidents overnight.
Crews tackle tyre fire at Hollins Hill in Baildon
Firefighters have been tackling a burning pile of 7,000 tyres in West Yorkshire.
Transport still disrupted by snow across three counties
Snow and ice are affecting road and air transport across Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire.
Nottinghamshire couple give electric blanket warning
An elderly couple from Nottinghamshire have urged people to replace their old electric blankets after their house burnt down in February 2011.
Severe weather in Gloucestershire
Gloucestershire's gritting teams have said it will be a milder night but they are still preparing for icy roads.
5 Feb 2012
Woman rescued from Nottinghamshire frozen lake
A woman has been taken to hospital with hypothermia after being rescued from a frozen lake in Nottinghamshire.
Fishleigh cottage fire tackled by eight crews
Emergency services from across Devon spent five hours dealing with a fire at a thatched cottage near Hatherleigh on Saturday evening.
Large fire at Norton Scrap Yard in Liverpool
Firefighters in Liverpool have been tackling a large blaze at a scrap metal yard close to the city's docks.
Snow traps motorists in cars overnight
Motorists spent the night in their cars trapped in gridlock on part of the M25 as heavy snow caused severe disruption to travel across England.
Keighley gas blast homes evacuated
Ten homes have been evacuated after a gas explosion at a house in Keighley which left two people injured.
4 Feb 2012
Mayfair fire tackled by more than 100 firefighters
More than 100 firefighters and 20 fire engines have been sent to a large fire in central London.
St Helier car workshop fire closes street
Residents and businesses were led from a Jersey street after fire broke out in a car workshop.
Students treated after chip pan fire at Edinburgh flats
Two students have been treated for the effects of smoke after a fire at flats used as university accommodation in Edinburgh.
Husband charged with arson after Newtownabbey house fire
A man who allegedly set fire to his Newtownabbey home has appeared in court charged with arson.
Firefighters tackle rural blazes
Firefighters have been tackling two large blazes at rural properties in the Highlands and Aberdeenshire.
3 Feb 2012
Aberdeen flats fire treated as suspicious
A fire at a block of flats in Aberdeen is being treated as suspicious.
India train crash kills three in Assam
At least three people have been killed in a passenger train derailment in the north-eastern Indian state of Assam, officials say.
Man and woman escape house fire in Glengormley
A woman has been rescued from an overnight house fire in Glengormley, County Antrim, after she ran back into her home to save her dog
Passengers escape double-decker bus in blaze in Pinner
About 20 passengers escaped from a double decker bus after the vehicle caught fire in north-west London.
Guernsey Rue Des Reines vinery fire under control
An out-of-control bonfire in St Pierre du Bois has been contained by the Guernsey Fire and Rescue Service.
Cheshire pub arsonist sets fire to himself
Cheshire Fire Service have released CCTV footage showing an arsonist setting fire to himself while trying to ignite a pub.
Gloucestershire Fire Service £1.3m cuts approved
Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue is to make £1.3m cuts over the next three years, despite safety concerns raised by the Fire Brigades Union.
Explosion injures man at bungalow in Porthmadog, Gwynedd
A man has been taken to hospital with superficial burns to his hands and face following an explosion at a bungalow in Gwynedd.
Hampshire police and firefighters in boxing charity fight
Hampshire firefighters and police officers have weighed in ahead of a charity boxing match for Help For Heroes and CLIC Sargent charities.
East and West Sussex fire service merger put on hold
The merger of fire and rescue services in East and West Sussex has been put on hold and will not go ahead next year.
Firefighters tackle cottages on fire in Crediton
Fire crews will remain overnight at the scene of a fire in a Devon town.
Woman found dead in Cleethorpes after carbon monoxide leak
A woman has been found dead in a flat in Cleethorpes after the fire service was called to a carbon monoxide (CO) leak.
Canterbury woman, 88, dies in flat fire
An 88-year-old woman has died in a fire at her home in Canterbury.
2 Feb 2012
Papua New Guinea: Many rescued after ferry sinks
More than 200 people have been rescued from the sea off Papua New Guinea (PNG)'s north coast after a ferry sank with up to 350 on board, officials say.
Overnight staffing of Balmossie Fire Station criticised
A fire board has been criticised for its decision to staff a station overnight, despite "relatively low" levels of activity and risk.
Lorry fire leads to traffic delays at Dromore
A lorry has gone on fire on the A1 close to Dromore, County Down.
Burwash woman flees bungalow arson attack
A fire that damaged an elderly woman's bungalow in East Sussex is being treated as arson.
Suffolk rail services disrupted by Claydon fire
A fire outside a recycling centre is causing major disruption to rail services through Suffolk.
Train hits mobility scooter woman at Barnsley station
A woman is believed to have escaped with minor injuries after her mobility scooter fell on to a railway track and was hit by a train.
1 Feb 2012
Car stuck on Malvern level crossing after two-car crash
A car became stuck on a level crossing in Worcestershire following a crash with another car.
'Gas cloud' training to take place in Shrewsbury
Firefighters will be practising how to deal with a gas cloud after a potential chemical spill at an oil depot.
South Yorkshire fire crews to lobby MPs over cuts
Firefighters from South Yorkshire are lobbying MPs at the House of Commons over cuts to services.
Pensioner dies in Rathcoole house fire
A pensioner has died in a house fire in the Rathcoole estate in Newtownabbey.
Old Spiritual Church in Preston damaged by fire
A large fire that severely damaged a former church in Preston is being treated as suspicious, Lancashire Fire Service has said.
SUV crashes into US home and lands on man in bed
A man in New Haven, Connecticut, suffered third-degree burns after a car crashed into his house and landed on top of him during a police car chase.