Fire service

Car are flooded outside a newly converted Meadow Mill on Water street in Stockport as emergency teams arrive to rescue people trapped inside. January 1 2025.

Fire crews use boats to rescue flood-trapped residents in flats

Otto the cat being rescued from a 40 feet-tall tree by Knighton Countryside Management in Weymouth, Dorset.

Heartwarming moment terrified cat gets rescued by workmen

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Residents at local care home enjoy firefighters visit

Fire crews from across West Yorkshire raced to Sandmoor Drive, Alwoodley last night.

Blaze on Millionaire's Row: Dramatic video shows huge fire at £2m home

James Braidwood was born in Edinburgh in 1800 - the family lived in College Street, near Edinburgh University - and was educated at the Royal High School.
At the time, insurance companies operated their own rival fire-fighting teams, but the lack of co-ordination reduced their effectiveness. In 1824, Edinburgh created the first municipal fire service in the world - and Braidwood was appointed Master of Engines.

Edinburgh created the world's first public fire brigade 200 years ago

The Niddrie area of Edinburgh was locked down after a serious disturbance on Bonfire Night

4 areas designated Firework Control Zones where fireworks are banned

Flames pour from house roof after it’s struck by lightning.

Watch: Flames pour from house roof after it’s struck by lightning

Site of passenger plane crash which killed all 61 aboard.

Watch: Site of passenger plane crash which killed all 61 aboard

Plane smashes into golf course narrowly missing golfer.

Watch: Plane smashes into golf course narrowly missing golfer

Coun Karen Bruce claimed that a Pop Tart was to blame for a dramatic toaster fire that nearly torched her kitchen.

I put a Pop Tart in toaster - my kitchen almost went up in flames

Fire rages at a Huyton industrial estate as 10 fire engines tackle blaze.

Watch: Fire rages at industrial estate as 10 fire engines tackle blaze

Plumes of smoke rise from the Linwood Industrial Estate in Elderslie. Picture: Laura (@laura1785)

Watch: Massive fire sends huge plumes of smoke into the air

Surfer rescued from beach after spelling “Help” on the sand.

Watch: Surfer rescued from beach after spelling “Help” on the sand

Photo: Historic Environment Scotland

Tollcross fire station listed for architectural style

A workman was lifted to safety after a huge fire at a high-rise building in Reading. (Credit: Chris Lauder/X/PA Wire

Shocking footage shows black smoke billow from huge Reading fire

Watch: Mindless mum left with bruises after firefighters cut her out of baby swing

Watch: Mum rescued by firefighters after getting stuck in baby swing
Four firefighters were tasked with cutting a mum out of a child’s swing on Saturday
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Several people injured after car crashes into primary school

Seven children injured after car crashes into primary school

Blue Light Card holders will be able to get exclusive offers this weekend

Blue Light Weekend launches with huge offers - how to claim

Balloons in the sky before the fatal incident above Ombersley Court, Worcester

Man dies after hot air balloon explodes into a ‘fireball’

Christopher Ingle (left) and Graham Jones (right

Families pay tribute to two men who died in plane crash

Asda has announced Blue Light Card holders will be able to get 10 percent off their shopping by using the app

Asda makes huge change to Blue Light discount scheme - am I eligible?

Searches have been taking place in the River Thames in Lechlade-on-Thames, Gloucester after it was reported that a teenager had not resurfaced.

Major search underway for missing teenager last seen in River Thames

Emergency services have been called to the scene after a suspected gas explosion in Morriston, Swansea

Three in hospital and one missing after gas explosion in Swansea

Firefighters have issued an urgent warning about the dangers of lithium batteries which could explode if not properly stored or charged

Warning after motorbike’s lithium batteries explode in home

RNLI lifeboat crews from North Berwick and Kinghorn were called out to rescue a paddleboarder in difficulty in waters off Musselburgh, East Lothian.

Lifeboat crew sent out to rescue ‘struggling’ paddle-boarder

Grenfell Tower set fire on June 14, 2017 in London, England. 72 people tragically died. Credit: Getty Images

Grenfell Tower firefighters diagnosed with terminal cancer

Chief Inspector Mark Hamilton
Local Area Commander, South West Edinburgh

Tackling rural, street and anti-social crime - Mark Hamilton
It’s been a busy few months for the Policing team in South West Edinburgh and they’ve been active in dealing with a number of local issues.
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The blaze on Arthur's Seat on Monday night, captured by JJ Dodders.

Firefighters tackled Arthur's Seat blaze overnight

Burntisland incident: Fire service and police called to ongoing incident in Fife

Fire service and police called Fife street after smell of ammonia caused alarm

Fire service told to prepare for more wildfires and floods due to climate change.

Fire service told to prepare for more wildfires and floods due to climate change

Incident at the George IV Bridge in Edinburgh at the Royal Mile with fire appliances in attendance (Photo: Lisa Ferguson).

Fire crews spotted at Royal Mile incident as Festival gets underway

Picture credit: Matt Donlan

Burnt supper sees fire service dispatched to Old Town

The former police headquarters at Fettes could be sold this year.

Landmark Fettes police HQ set to be sold off and razed for housing - your views ...

Picture credit: Eilidh Sutherland

Properties and businesses evacuated as emergency services attend major gas leak

The site on Cultins Road was evacuated.

Bomb squad called to Edinburgh Royal Mail office over suspicious package

The fire was reported in the early hours of Thursday morning in Fauldhouse

Fauldhouse car fire: Emergency services attend blaze

The Council has urged against garden bonfires.

Fire service and Council tell public not to burn garden waste

The fox was rescued from debris in the Water of Leith in July

An exhausted fox floating on rubbish in the Water of Leith and a poisonous taran...

This is where NHS, Fire Service, Police and Armed Forces workers are offered extra discounts over Christmas (Photo: Shutterstock)

NHS, Fire Service, Police and Armed Forces workers offered extra discounts over ...

A car crashed into the front of the Home Bargains store in Bathgate. Picture: Kirsty Cochrane

Saturday afternoon ‘panic’ as car smashes into Bathgate store window

Marionville Community Fire Station was closed all day due to staffing shortages

Letters: Edinburgh's fire fighting shortages are a cause for alarm

Fire crews arrived on the scene at around 12:30 pm after reports of a blaze at a local restaurant. Pic: @MatthewWardner

Fire service confirm no casualties at fire at Haymarket

Worried residents dialled 999 following the incident

Watch: Deliberate fires send smoke billowing through the New Town

Picture via screengrab from @data_sad

Fire service attend scene of car fire in Portobello

Fire services were called to the scene. Picture; @florencesneadEN

Fire service on the scene at Slateford Road flat fire

The 'horrendous' blaze struck the 27-storey Grenfell Tower in Latimer Road, White City, in the early hours of Wednesday morning. Picture: SWNS

Grenfell Tower fire: Edinburgh fire safety set for review

"Explosion" heard at Murrayfield. Picture; Toby Williams

What was loud bang at Murrayfield Stadium?

Fire brigade putting out a bus which had caught fire on Slateford Road. Picture: Michael Scott

Blaze destroys Lothian bus in Slateford

The accident caused long delays back to Hermiston Gait. File picture: Jane Barlow

Seven injured as bus, lorry and car crash on City Bypass

The fire broke out on Wester Drylaw Drive. Picture: Google

'˜Several' residents rescued from Drylaw fire

Ewan Williamson died tackling a fire at the Balmoral Bar. Picture: Comp/Ian Rutherford

Ewan Williamson death: Fire service admits failure

Firefighters had to rescue an 80-year old woman and two dogs after a fire on Raeburn Place. Pic: Kaye Nicolson

OAP and dogs rescued from Stockbridge blaze

Ewan Williamson death: Fire service faces charges

Old electric blankets put to the test