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BBC News
12-06-2025
- BBC News
'Complex' demolition for three Derby houses hit by explosion
Three houses on a street rocked by a suspected gas explosion are set to be demolished over several services were called to the blast in Eden Street, Alvaston, Derby, at 19:24 BST on man was taken to Queen's Medical Centre in Nottingham in a critical condition while search teams later found a small dog in the house, who was left in the care of a work at a property at the centre of the blast and two adjoining properties which suffered structural damage is expected to begin on Thursday, Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service said. The demolition process will support the investigation into the cause of the explosion and due to the complex process is expected to take "several days".The fire service said 13 properties and their residents remained impacted by the incident but other Eden Street residents had been allowed to return to their well as a number of terraced houses, nearby cars sustained "significant damage" in the Police said it would like to hear from witnesses and trace the driver of a black Ford Fiesta which passed by shortly before the explosion. Eden Street is expected to remain closed "for some time" , the fire service said on with concerns about their homes should speak to on-site officers, insurance companies or landlords, while Derby City Council is handling any residents needing social care experiencing issues with their gas supplies in the area is asked to contact Cadent, while any issues with electricity should be raised with on-site Health and Safety Executive has also been informed of the incident.
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
City roads closed as crews deal with fire
Several roads have been closed in Derby city centre due to a building fire. Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service said four crews were at the blaze in Osmaston Road. Derbyshire Police said Charnwood Street, Melbourne Street, Hartington Street and Osmaston Road were currently shut. The force added the cordons were likely to stay in place "for some time" with drivers advised to avoid the area and seek out alternative routes. Follow BBC Derby on Facebook, on X, or on Instagram. Send your story ideas to eastmidsnews@ or via WhatsApp on 0808 100 2210. Derbyshire Police
BBC News
19-05-2025
- General
- BBC News
Investigation to begin into fire at Swadlincote recycling site
An investigation is due to begin at the scene of a fire at a recycling Fire and Rescue Service was called to a business in Willshee Way, Swadlincote, at 12:51 BST on fire engines, a water carrier, and a command unit from Derbyshire and neighbouring Staffordshire were involved in the firefighting worked overnight and firefighters left the scene at 04:30 on Monday. A Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: "Last night we scaled back our response. "All crews with the exception of Long Eaton and Ilkeston remained until the early hours of this morning with one fire engine and our Incident Command Unit."The fire has now been extinguished."Firefighters from Swadlincote will reinspect the site today and begin a fire investigation into the cause of the incident." Large plumes of black smoke could be seen for miles around on Sunday and people in the area were urged to keep their doors and windows fire service said it was working with the owners of the site who were using equipment to turn over smouldering material so it could be more easily Environment Agency added on X it was supporting the fire service at the scene.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Section of major road closed after crash
A main road connecting Derby and Nottingham has been shut following a collision. The A52 eastbound was closed at about 06:15 BST on Monday following a crash involving two vehicles, one of which is a lorry, according to National Highways. Queueing traffic is reported from the M1 Junction 25 at Sandiacre to the Bardills Roundabout in Stapleford, Nottinghamshire. Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service said no injuries had been reported. National Highways said it was managing diversions with "strategic closures" on the approach while all emergency services were working at the scene. Buses on the i4, indigo and Red Arrow routes were experiencing "significant delays", said operator Trent Barton. Follow BBC Nottingham on Facebook, on X, or on Instagram. Send your story ideas to eastmidsnews@ or via WhatsApp on 0808 100 2210. National Highways
BBC News
16-05-2025
- General
- BBC News
Firefighters tackle blaze at Derby's Hippodrome
Firefighters are tackling a blaze at a derelict theatre in Fire and Rescue Service said it was called to the Hippodrome in Green Lane shortly before 17:00 BST on crews were called and officers from Derbyshire Police are also at the scene, the fire service smoke has been seen in the area and people living nearby have been urged to keep their doors and windows shut. Fire crews were also called to the Grade II listed building earlier this month after a small fire was reported in the theatre dates back 1914 but was last used as a bingo hall before it shut in 2007.
