Fire service

Video grab of the moments before and after Israel Baber setting fire to a sofa in Eccleston House, in Aiken Street, Bristol.

Watch: Building goes up in flames as 'dangerous' man set fire to sofa

Emergency services attend the scene of an accident after a driver hit a group of people in Munich, Germany

At least 20 people injured in Mini ramming 'attack'

An ambulance attended the incident

Car crashes heavily into bollards at city centre supermarket

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

Buildings evacuated as fire crews tackle blaze in Scottish town

Buildings evacuated as fire crews tackle blaze

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

Readers' Letters: We need a fire service fit for the 21st century

Pic: John Devlin

One in hospital after house fire in early hours of the morning

Major fire at Scottish restaurant praised by Man vs Food star

Fire crews attended the blaze in Midlothian, which destroyed a backyard shed

Listen: The harrowing 999 call from inside a Scottish first-floor fire

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

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 as massive Linwood fire sends smoke plumes into the air

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

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

Firefighters take part in an emergency disaster drill in Glasgow

Fire service says it needs £60m per year to address modern-day risks

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

Several people injured after car crashes into primary school

Seven children injured after car crashes into primary school

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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

Firefighters attend to a fire on the Royal Mile in Edinburgh, Scotland in February

Fire service facing 'real crisis' as appliances removed from stations

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

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

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

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The bus caught fire on the road between Glenrothes and Kinglassie.

Driver evacuates passengers as bus catches fire

A person was spotted on a remote island in the River Clyde.

Person rescued from island on River Clyde after police helicopter search

Police took part in the clap for carers at Edinburgh Castle.

Watch as police clap for carers on Edinburgh Castle esplanade

Funeral of 19 firemen who died in the Arbuckle Smith whisky bond fire at Cheapside Street in Glasgow in March 1960.

Fire service in 60th anniversary tribute to emergency crew who perished in Glasg...

The world-renowned building, designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh, was extensively damaged when a fire broke out late on June 15, 2018 Picture: JPI Media and GettyImages

Glasgow School of Art: Fire service given access to assist with investigations i...

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...

Fire service called out to rescue seagulls trapped on Kirkcaldy court roof

Image by SFRS at the Bernera fire.

Fire Service tackles wild fires in Bernera

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
Saturday shoppers were left shaken after a car smashed through the front window of a discount bargains store in West Lothian.

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

A Scottish Ambulance Service control centre worker has been praised for assisting a family from their car moments before it burst into flames on the M8. Picture: SWNS

Heroic ambulance worker praised for rescuing family from M8 car fire

Worried residents dialled 999 following the incident

Watch: Deliberate fires send smoke billowing through the New Town

Woods near Cambusbarron were searched by police

Search resumes for missing plane spotted heading towards woodland

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

Fire service on the scene at Slateford Road flat fire

Edinburgh City Council said it was review fire safety in tower blocks in the capital. Picture: Ian Georgeson

Grenfell Tower fire: Scots councils review flats fire safety

"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

Firefighters from the specialist water rescue team conduct a training exercise involving swimming to a casualty such as the rescue in Perth. Picture: Scottish Fire and Rescue Service

Firefighters rescue man from River Tay

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 Brigades Union is concerned by pressure to save money. Picture: John Devlin

Firefighters warn budget cuts putting lives at risk

Firefighters tackled the blaze at the newly re-opened Clutha pub. Picture: John Devlin

Cigarette end blamed for bin fire at Clutha pub

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

Ewan Williamson death: Fire service admits failure

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