The Latest Breaking News from TWFRS

Three teenagers dead and boy, 17, arrested after car plunges into River Wear

Emergency services said an Audi had come off the road and entered the water on Tuesday afternoon

The Independent UK · Sep 29

Firefighters tackle over 2,000 arson attacks this year - with Gateshead nature reserve targeted 11 times in a month

Wheelie bins, play parks and grassland have been targeted by the fire setters over the last six months

Chronicle Live · Jul 7, 2023

Residents evacuated from Newcastle block of flats over fire safety concerns begin to return to property

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service have lifted the prohibition notice on 36 of the 68 flats at the building

Chronicle Live · Jul 6, 2023

North East bars and restaurants issued warning over artificial flowers after two people die in Spain fire

Artificial foilage in one Newcastle bar was found to be highly flammable following tests by firefighters

Chronicle Live · Jun 13, 2023

Lost Sunderland grandmother rescued after mobility scooter breaks down at side of busy road

Carol McDonald's mobility scooter and phone had both run out of charge after she got lost trying to find her way home

Chronicle Live · Jun 2, 2023

Water safety warning: Fire service urge public to take care ahead of potentially sweltering bank holiday

With hot temperatures expected over the weekend - there's been a warning to stay safe near to open water.

Chronicle Live · May 26, 2023

Connor Brown Trust supports fire service to install life-saving 'bleed kits' on walls of stations in Sunderland

The Connor Brown Trust has fundraised to help the Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service install lifesaving equipment.

Chronicle Live · May 26, 2023

'I can't wait to get started' - Meet the new chief fire officer of Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service

Deputy chief fire officer Peter Heath will take on the top role of chief fire officer later this year

Chronicle Live · May 4, 2023

Woman rescued from River Tyne using new safety throw bags installed on Newcastle's Quayside

14 new throw-bag boards have been fitted on Newcastle Quayside from the Redheugh Bridge to The Cycle Hub at Ouseburn

Chronicle Live · Apr 28, 2023

Arson investigation launched as firefighters tackle blaze at Gateshead farm

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) received a report that a stack of tires, rubbish and other materials that had caught fire on a farm in High Spen, Rowlands Gill at 3.34am. Police are now treating the incident as arson

Chronicle Live · Apr 27, 2023