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Fire breaks out at Edinburgh flats as residents forced to flee homes in early hours

Emergency services raced to Bonnington Road after reports of the blaze at around 2.35am.

Daily Record

Sixteen fire crews tackle high street shop blaze overnight

Police have closed roads in the surrounding area until further notice.

The National (Scotland)

Five attacks on firefighters during more than 350 Bonfire Night callouts

THERE were five attacks on firefighters on Bonfire Night as the service responded to more than 350 callouts.

The National (Scotland)

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People urged to report illegal sales of firework in run-up to Bonfire Night

People are also being urged to only attend organised events

Daily Record

Firefighters urged to reject 5% pay deal as ballot on industrial action opens

Last week, hundreds of firefighters protested outside Parliament

Insider UK

Slough fire: Huge blaze rips through bus station as black smoke billows into sky

Footage shows a fire ripping through Slough Bus Station as flames fall to the ground, with police setting up a cordon and urging locals to stay away from the area

Daily Mirror

Large fire tears through Scots property as emergency services tackle blaze through the night

Firefighters are currently locked in a fight to extinguish the fire, which broke out around 7pm.

Daily Record

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Leaked document shows Scots firefighters forced to work in 'barn and shed' amid 'shoddy conditions'

The leaked letter warns that a number of stations for retained and voluntary firefighters were in “poor or bad state”.

Daily Record

The reason you shouldn't rely on electric heaters to save money this winter

If you pay for energy by the unit, you could end up spending much more on electric heating.

Daily Record

Firefighters take pay fight to Holyrood in ‘biggest protest in years’

Fresh BT and Openreach strikes also set to take place today

Insider UK

Firefighters take pay fight to Holyrood in ‘biggest protest in years’

The Fire Brigade Union previously said low pay meant firefighters were being forced to go to food banks amid the cost-of-living crisis

Daily Record

West Lothian Tesco lorries burst into flames as fire crews race to local depot

Emergency services had battled to extinguish the blaze at the Tesco depot on the Deans Industrial Estate after the vehicles were quickly engulfed in flames on Friday night.

Edinburgh Live

Building in central Edinburgh closed off amid fears of 'chemical odour'

A CHEMICAL odour in the centre of Edinburgh has led to a building being closed off by police.

The National (Scotland)

UPDATE: Rutherglen police office closed as impact of blaze continues to unfold

WATCH: Video shows smoke billowing from scene of fire

Daily Record

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Fire crews continue to battle huge blaze outside of Glasgow

Fire crews continue to battle a fire that began late last night in Rutherglen.

Daily Record

11 essential fire safety tips for people using an electric blanket or portable heater this winter

Folding instead of rolling an electric blanket after use could be putting your life at risk.

Daily Record

Stirling residents warned against setting indoor fires to beat energy bills crisis this winter

Struggling Stirling residents are being urged not to resort to desperate measures – including using camping stoves and barbecues INDOORS – to keep soaring energy bills down this winter. MSP Evelyn Tweed has joined the Scottish Fire and Rescue Servic

Daily Record

Fire chief who worked tirelessly for the people of Perth and Kinross retires

Group commander Ewan Baird joined what was then Tayside Fire Brigade back in February 1995

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Worrying figures show lowest Scottish fire service staff numbers in a decade

Currently, the SFRS employ 7,715 staff members across the country. Regional fire bodies made way for a single service in 2013 in a move that critics believed paved the way for driving down staff numbers

Daily Record

Trade deal with the USA seems too taxing for our new Prime Minister Liz Truss

Record View says Liz Truss looks as hapless a Prime Minister as her predecessor, Boris Johnson, and she seems very out of step with President Joe Biden.

Daily Record

Scottish fire service left 'hollowed out' as staff numbers drop to record low

EXCLUSIVE: The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has lost almost 15 per cent of its staff over the last decade.

Daily Record

Major delays for £10m Scottish fire service IT system spark 999 safety fears

The command and control software is being delivered by French firm Systel but is yet to go live four years into the ten year contract, the Sunday Mail can reveal.

Daily Record

Four vehicle crash closes A9 near Dunkeld

Emergency services are responding to an RTA reportedly close to the Hermitage which has led to the A9 being shut in both directions

Daily Record

Hoax fire alarms sees firefighters called out seven times to South Ayrshire school in 12 days

The council, police and SFRS have blasted the reckless conduct which sees firefighters tied up attending the malicious activations.

Daily Record

On-call firefighter mum-of-four leads service's recruitment drive in South Ayrshire

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service say it could not keep communities safe without dedicated on-call crews.

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