WCoFF Fire News Desk
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Article Added: 13 Jul 2022
As parts of the county enjoy some of the hottest temperatures in Europe this week, Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) would like to remind residents and businesses to keep fire safe during the heatwave. Having already seen thermometers reach 30 plus degrees over the weekend, crews were called to several large fires requiring multiple fire engines to attend. Head of F…
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Article Added: 13 Jul 2022
At around 2.30am Monday 11 July, we were called to a house fire in Easingwold Gardens in Luton. Three children and one adult were rescued from the property by the Fire Service with assistance from police officers who arrived on scene at the same time. An adult female and all of the children were treated for smoke inhalation by Fire Crews from Luton and Dunstable prior to the arrival of the A…
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Article Added: 05 Jul 2022
Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service were called out this morning to a fire and explosion on Redwood Grove in Bedford. Resulting in a major fire in a three-storey block of flats. There were six fire engines at the scene, two aerial platforms, an incident command support unit, operation support and a drone to tackle the fire and rescue anyone from the building. Two people were…
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Article Added: 16 Jun 2022
Let’s face it, washing the car is nobody’s favourite job. So why not take the hassle out of it and head down to your local fire station for the National Car Wash. On Saturday (June 18) firefighters from Manea and Cottenham fire stations will be on hand to make your car sparkle. Your valued donations will go towards The Fire Fighters Charity who provide support and rehabilitation to th…
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Article Added: 31 May 2022
Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service (BFRS) have partnered up with Turn2us to provide members of the community with information and details on how to gain financial support. Turn2us is a national charity providing practical help to people who are struggling financially. Conversations between BFRS and Turn2us began in late 2021, as concerns spiked from welfare checks conducted by the BFRS Co…
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Article Added: 27 May 2022
Any irresponsible use of fire outdoors can pose a significant risk to public fire safety. Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service has issued a warning to the public ahead of the Jubilee weekend, drawing people’s attention to things such as BBQs, Street parties and fireworks. If you are organising a street party, don’t forget about emergency vehicles. If your street is staying ope…
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