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BBC News
3 hours ago
- General
- BBC News
Firefighters tackle large fire at Letchworth industrial estate
Firefighters are tackling a large blaze at a building on an industrial estate. The emergency services were called to Birds Hill, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, at about 18:45 BST on fire engines and two aerial ladder platforms are at the scene. A fire service spokesperson has advised residents nearby to keep doors and windows road is closed between Pixmore Avenue and Norton Way and Hertfordshire Police has asked people to avoid the area. Follow Beds, Herts and Bucks news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
BBC News
12 hours ago
- Climate
- BBC News
Middleton: Firefighters continue to tackle large blaze
Firefighters remain at the scene of a large blaze at a storage unit, nearly two days after it broke Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) crews were called out to Old Hall Street in Middleton at about 17:00 BST on Wednesday.A GMFRS spokesperson said four fire engines were still tackling the blaze at a large commercial storage premises."Due to the unsafe structure of the building, firefighting continues to take place externally," they said. They added people had been advised to avoid the area with road closures still in place and residents asked to keep windows and doors closed if nearby. "We will continue to work alongside Rochdale Council and partner agencies to support local residents and businesses affected," they 45 firefighters have been tackling the blaze, with many wearing gas are no reports of any injuries. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Manchester on Sounds and follow BBC Manchester on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Firefighters tackle large blaze at storage unit
Firefighters have tackled a large blaze at a storage unit. Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) crews were called to Old Hall Street, Middleton, at 17:00 BST on Wednesday. More than 40 firefighters tackled the fire, with many wearing gas masks. There were no reports of injuries as flames were brought under control. A GMFRS spokesperson said residents had been asked to "to keep their windows and doors closed due to a large amount of fire being produced." Listen to the best of BBC Radio Manchester on Sounds and follow BBC Manchester on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230. Company 'heartbroken' after large storage site fire Faulty battery link to storage unit fire - report Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service
BBC News
2 days ago
- Climate
- BBC News
Firefighters tackle Middleton storage unit fire
Firefighters have tackled a large blaze at a storage Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) crews were called to Old Hall Street, Middleton, at 17:00 BST on than 40 firefighters tackled the fire, with many wearing gas masks. There were no reports of injuries as flames were brought under control.A GMFRS spokesperson said residents had been asked to "to keep their windows and doors closed due to a large amount of fire being produced." Listen to the best of BBC Radio Manchester on Sounds and follow BBC Manchester on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Climate
- Daily Mail
BREAKING NEWS Marrickville fire: Huge blaze breaks out at factory
Firefighters are currently battling a massive blaze at a factory in Marrickville. The fire broke out at around 3.30am, triggering a large-scale emergency response. Crews are working to contain the flames and thick smoke both from the ground and the air. At this stage, the cause of the fire remains unknown
