All news on the topic: Firefighters

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Prince William thanks firefighters battling wildfires across the UK
Prince William has personally thanked those on the front lines of the wildfire crisis gripping the country.
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Stourbridge wildfire described as one of West Midlands’ most significant ever
Fire crews are making progress tackling huge blazes in the West Midlands that led to thousands of 999 calls and caused “extensive” devastation, a fire chief said.
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"Apocalyptic" Stourbridge wildfire destroys homes as families flee with ash raining from the sky
An “apocalyptic” wildfire has left homes in ruins as families reveal ash was “raining from the sky” as they grabbed their bags and fled.
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Major fire tears through Exeter park as heatwave and drought worsen across England
Firefighters raced to battle a major fire at a park in Exeter on Tuesday amid a worsening heatwave and drought conditions sweeping the country.
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100 firefighters tackle major waste-site blaze as London residents told to shut windows
Firefighters continue to tackle a huge blaze at an east London waste site, with smoke visible for miles.
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Huge blaze destroys Salford fashion store as major road closed
A huge blaze has torn through a fashion outlet in a UK city center, closing a major road.
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More than 60,000 evacuated as uncontrolled wildfires spread across south-west France
More than 60,000 people have been evacuated or are being moved to safety as two major wildfires continue to spread across south-west France, fuelled by highly unfavourable weather conditions.
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Fire crews battle Arthur’s Seat wildfire for second day
Fire crews remain at the scene of a fire that broke out at historic landmark Arthur’s Seat in Edinburgh on Sunday.
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Firefighters respond to more than 300 emergencies during Northern Ireland bonfires
Firefighters dealt with more than 300 emergency calls as Eleventh Night bonfires were lit across Northern Ireland.
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Four Britons feared dead as Spain wildfire kills at least 12
Several Brits are feared to have died in a wildfire in Spain which is thought to have claimed 12 lives so far.
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More than 40 firefighters battle massive shopping centre fire in Leicestershire
Over 40 firefighters are at the scene after a massive fire broke out at the Thurmaston Shopping Centre in Leicestershire
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Tokyo schoolchildren escape through windows as fire tears through elementary school
Teachers and pupils escaped through windows after a fire ripped through a school in Tokyo.
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Belfast firefighters caught fighting each other as riots rage around them
Two firefighters putting out fires started during the Belfast riots were caught fighting one another yesterday.
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Major fire breaks out near Kosher supermarket in north London
A huge fire has broken out near a Kosher supermarket in Golders Green, north London.
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Fire erupts beside busy London station as crews race to contain spreading flames
Approximately 60 firefighters are addressing a fire on a residential road near Hackney Central station.
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California chemical scare deepens as firefighters battle overheating tank near Disneyland
A damaged chemical tank in Southern California may have cracked — potentially reducing the risk of a cataclysmic explosion.
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Four dead after plane crashes into restaurant and erupts in flames in dramatic Brazil disaster
Four people have died after a plane smashed into a restaurant and went up in a ball of flames in Brazil.
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Fire near Glasgow Central causes building collapse and shuts Scotland’s busiest station
Scotland’s busiest railway station is closed all day after a building near Glasgow Central Station partially collapsed in Glasgow city centre on Sunday night.
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Fire severely damages Kensington Roof Gardens, exclusive West London celebrity venue
A fire has severely damaged an exclusive celebrity hotspot in West London.
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Tragedy in Goa: At least 25 killed in midnight fire at popular nightclub
Fire broke out at midnight in Arpora, North Goa district, according to reports, with victims mostly kitchen workers according to chief minister.
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Body found in water sparks huge emergency services presence at Salford Quays
A large emergency services presence has descended on part of Salford Quays this afternoon after a body was found in the water. Police, paramedics and firefighters have all been seen outside Salford Watersports Centre this afternoon (December 5).
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Emergency response at Hammersmith station as TfL confirms casualty on the track
Hammersmith Underground station in London was swarmed by emergency services this morning after reports of a person on the track.
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Kentucky declares state of emergency after deadly UPS cargo plane crash in Louisville
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear on Wednesday declared a state of emergency in the U.S. state after the fiery crash of a UPS (UPS.N), opens new tab cargo plane in Louisville killed at least nine people, destroyed two businesses and delayed the delivery giant’s operations.
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Three-storey house destroyed in early morning Notting Hill fire
Around 100 firefighters are tackling a blaze in Notting Hill, west London, this morning.
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Poundland on High Street, Penge, remains at risk of collapsing after fire
Business owners have been told a Poundland on fire in London could ‘collapse any minute’.
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