Lancashire coffin factory destroyed in blaze
An investigation is under way to determine the cause of a large blaze which destroyed a coffin factory in Lancashire. More than […]
Small Fire Near Student Accommodation Extinguished
Bolton Street, Liverpool city centre. A small fire near student accommodation was extinguished by firefighters. Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service was called […]
Wood-burning stove caused Carvers builders merchants fire
A fire which destroyed a 116-year-old builders merchants may have been caused by a wood-burning stove, say crews. Up to 75 firefighters […]
Homes left without power following cable fire
More than 1,100 people were left without power after power sub-station cable blew. The incident happened at a sub-station in Whitendale Drive, […]
Government brings forward false alarm charging rulings
The government has brought forward new regulations which will allow fire services to charge companies for attending persistent false alarm call outs. […]
St Helens business owner prosecuted for Health & Safety breach
THE boss of a St Helens gas firm found guilty of health and safety breaches after a massive explosion says he will […]
Cammell Laird workers evacuated following fire
STAFF were evacuated from a construction hall at the Cammell Laird shipyard in Birkenhead following a fire this afternoon. Firecrews were called […]
Sonae branded Merseyside’s worst health and safety ‘sinner’ as factory boss breaks 10-year silence
CHIPBOARD factory Sonae was today named as Merseyside’s biggest “safety sinner” over the past 12 months. It comes as management opened their […]
Waste Compactor Fire Extinguished
Suez Street, Newton-le-Willows. Firefighters extinguished a blaze involving a waste compactor. Two hose jets were used to put out the fire at […]
Pancake Day Fire Safety Tips!
Over 50% of all accidental household fires start in the kitchen. Avoid adding yourself to these statistics by following a few simple […]
Fire At Sheltered Housing
Edge Hill, Liverpool Firefighters were called out to a fire at sheltered accomodation in Liverpool. It broke out in the kitchen of […]