Huge flames and ‘explosions’ as fire tears through Colchester scrap yard
A fire has broken out at a scrap yard at the Hythe. Black smoke billowed from a large pile of scrap cars on […]
Deliberate fires fall over 10 years across Wales
The number of fires deliberately started in buildings and cars, or those which led to casualties and people being rescued, has dropped […]
Fire in Lancaster city centre
A fire broke out on the roof of a Lancaster city centre restaurant. The small blaze started in an extraction unit building […]
California wildfire: 10,000 homes evacuated from path of Sand Fire
A wildfire north-west of Los Angeles has forced the evacuation of some 10,000 homes as it expands across a rugged 51 sq-mile […]
Duelling Army officers set fire to mess with flares during fathers and sons dinner
Two young Army officers set fire to a mess during a boozy dinner after they tempted to settle a disagreement by shooting […]
M6 reopen after lorry fire causes ‘travel chaos’
The M6 has reopened at junction 7 in time for the evening rush hour after a prolonged closure earlier today due to […]
House fire kills 39 people including 17 children after ripping through building during party
A 14-year-old boy was the only one to escape the devastating blaze after jumping out a window, but later died of his […]
Body found in California wildfire area as blazes rage north of Los Angeles
Remains of man discovered in parked sedan in Santa Clarita A massive wildfire destroyed at least 18 homes and threatened 1,500 more […]
Police station fire ‘caused by electrical fault’
A fire that broke out in a police station was caused by an electrical fault, it has been confirmed. Emergency services were […]
Craigavon family ‘lucky to be alive’ after house fire
A man from Craigavon, County Armagh, said he and his family are lucky to be alive after a fire broke out in […]
Woman rescued from early-morning house fire in Glasgow
A woman has been taken to hospital after being rescued from a house fire in Glasgow. Firefighters were called to the property […]
Dubai fire: Blaze engulfs more than 30 floors of Sulafa Tower
A fire has engulfed more than 30 storeys of a residential skyscraper in Dubai, but there are no reports of any casualties. […]