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Army could be called in if firefighters vote to strike

The Fire Brigades’ Union is counting ballots on Friday but believes members will ‘overwhelmingly’ support industrial action

Evening Standard

Memories of 2003 bushfires still vivid for Gippsland residents 20 years later

It was the biggest fire Victoria had seen for almost 70 years. It burned for 60 days and destroyed 41 homes. Now, 20 years on, residents are still processing what they saw.

ABC News

Neighbours relieved 'dramatic' Wollaton bungalow fire was not more dangerous

Fire crews were called to Middleton Boulevard, Wollaton at 10.47am on Tuesday, January 24, where a blaze had taken hold in a garage and spread to a bungalow.

Nottingham Post

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1 dead, 6 taken to hospitals in Chicago high-rise fire

Chicago authorities say one person has died and six others were taken to hospitals Wednesday as firefighters responded to a high-rise apartment building fire on the city’s South Side, battling flames on multiple floors as snow fell

The Independent UK

‘Nobody had been able to reach her.’ Frantic search as one killed, several hurt in extra-alarm fire in Kenwood high-rise

The person who died had lived in an apartment on the 15th floor where the fire is believed to have started, according to Ald. Sophia King (4th).

Chicago Sun-Times

Stirling residents given safety warning over improvised heating tips amid energy crisis

The trend of social media 'hacks' have been criticised by energy experts and the fire service.

Daily Record

300 Leeds students evacuated from city centre flats amid 'serious risk to life'

The fire service said the risks in the building were 'so serious' it would have been 'dangerous' to allow people to stay there

Leeds Live

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Craigavon Bridge incident: PSNI release statement after body recovered

"At around 8pm last night, Tuesday January 24, police received a report that a person was in the water, close to Craigavon Bridge in the city"

Belfast Live

Belfast Stena ship incident sees 68 firefighters called to scene at ferry terminal

13 fire appliances including the NIFRS Specialist Marine Response Team attended the Victoria Terminal

Belfast Live

Glasgow Clydeside Expressway fire drama as car bursts into flames

Firefighters rushed to the Exhibition Way at the SEC, next to the busy stretch of road, to battle a blaze that had engulfed a vehicle shortly before 5pm yesterday.

Glasgow Live

Republic Day 2023: Home Ministry Announces 103 Gallantry Awards

Jammu and Kashmir's Firdous Ahmad Khan and Bashir Ahmad Ahanger have been selected for Fire Service Medal for Gallantry awards on the occasion of Republic Day, 2023. Read full story on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

Firefighters were targeted with missiles and cricket bats

Deliberate attacks involving fireworks also rose in November

Liverpool Echo

New fire trucks arrive as bushfire season fears grow

"We can see that the grass is starting to dry out, now's the time [to prepare]"

The Canberra Times

Fire crews tackle Kingswood warehouse blaze as video captures dramatic scenes

It happened almost exactly one month ago to the day after another fire on the same road that had to be dealt with by Avon Fire and Rescue Service

Bristol Post

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Daily Record

Hero son dies bravely trying to save dad from e-bike house fire

The blaze was caused by by an e-bike left charging overnight.

Daily Record

Car dramatically bursts into flames next to Glasgow's Clydeside Expressway

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service sent a crew to Exhibition Way, next to the Clydeside Expressway.

Bristol Post

Fire crews attacked by kids 'throwing bottles' whilst battling deliberate fire in Knowle West

The attack meant crews were unable to deal with the deliberate fire and it was left to self-extinguish

Evening Standard

Firefighter critically injured in Jenners building fire in Edinburgh named

Barry Martin, 38, remains in a critical condition at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary

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Nottingham Post

Fire service called to bungalow fire in Nottingham

Fire crews were called to Middleton Boulevard, Wollaton at 10.47am on Tuesday, January 24, where a blaze had took hold in a garage and spread to a bungalow.

Daily Record

First pic of firefighter in critical condition after huge blaze at Jenners building in Edinburgh

Barry Martin was rushed to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary with serious injuries and is currently in a critical condition.

Liverpool Echo

Four people trapped after lift malfunctions at Merseyrail station

Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service were called to release them

AAP

Overhead power line 'raises bushfire risk'

Running major overhead power lines above bush and farms will significantly increase fire risk for those hit by the Black Summer blazes, a report says.

Edinburgh Live

First picture of Edinburgh firefighter critically injured tackling Jenners blaze

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said Barry Martin, 38, sustained serious injuries and remains in a critical condition at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary.

The Independent UK

Firefighter critically hurt in Jenners building fire named as Barry Martin, 38

Mr Martin is being treated at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary.

Chronicle Live

Warning as Gateshead home destroyed by raging fire sparked by wood burning stove

A woman was left with burns and saw her home burned down after using a wood burner to save on energy bills

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