Fire service

Dramatic moment massive house fire rages as police race to evacuate street.

Watch: Massive house fire rages as police race to evacuate street

This was the moment arsonist, Martin Foley, spat in the face of a police officer as he was being rescued from a burning roof.

Arsonist spits in officer's face as he's rescued from burning roof

CCTV shows flames tear through home after devastating explosion

Video grab of the moments before and after Israel Baber setting fire to a sofa in Eccleston House, in Aiken Street, Bristol.

Watch: Building goes up in flames as 'dangerous' man set fire to sofa

Car are flooded outside a newly converted Meadow Mill on Water street in Stockport as emergency teams arrive to rescue people trapped inside. January 1 2025.

Fire crews use boats to rescue flood-trapped residents in flats

Cars stranded in deep water due to flooding in Stockport.

Watch: Roads flooded and cars submerged as heavy rain hits the UK

Otto the cat being rescued from a 40 feet-tall tree by Knighton Countryside Management in Weymouth, Dorset.

Heartwarming moment terrified cat gets rescued by workmen

The bedroom table on fire.

Watch: Police rush into smoke-filled burning flat to save man’s life

Fire crews from across West Yorkshire raced to Sandmoor Drive, Alwoodley last night.

Blaze on Millionaire's Row: Dramatic video shows huge fire at £2m home

Fire crews from across West Yorkshire raced to Sandmoor Drive, Alwoodley last night.

Watch: Raging flames and thick smoke pour from fire at £2 million home

Site of passenger plane crash which killed all 61 aboard.

Watch: Site of passenger plane crash which killed all 61 aboard

Sixty firefighters tackle blaze at kosher restaurant and flats.

Watch: 60 firefighters tackle blaze at kosher restaurant and flats

Plane smashes into golf course narrowly missing golfer.

Watch: Plane smashes into golf course narrowly missing golfer

Coun Karen Bruce claimed that a Pop Tart was to blame for a dramatic toaster fire that nearly torched her kitchen.

I put a Pop Tart in toaster - my kitchen almost went up in flames

Swimming in the reservoirs is not allowed, with visitors being encouraged to remain vigilant around the water. Reservoirs can pose a risk to life, through cold water shock, operational equipment under the water, hidden currents and other dangers.

'Do not swim in reservoirs' urges Yorkshire Water

Fire rages at a Huyton industrial estate as 10 fire engines tackle blaze.

Watch: Fire rages at industrial estate as 10 fire engines tackle blaze
Watch as intense flames pour from the 50m x 50m and 5m in height pile of waste.
Jessica Martin

Plumes of smoke rise from the Linwood Industrial Estate in Elderslie. Picture: Laura (@laura1785)

Watch: Massive fire sends huge plumes of smoke into the air

Surfer rescued from beach after spelling “Help” on the sand.

Watch: Surfer rescued from beach after spelling “Help” on the sand

Turner (left) and Hayes were both jailed for the petrol bomb attack on Turner's ex girlfriend's car parked on her family's driveway. (pics by WYP)

Masked thugs torched former girlfriend's car to impress love rival

A workman was lifted to safety after a huge fire at a high-rise building in Reading. (Credit: Chris Lauder/X/PA Wire

Shocking footage shows black smoke billow from huge Reading fire

Watch: Mindless mum left with bruises after firefighters cut her out of baby swing

Watch: Mum rescued by firefighters after getting stuck in baby swing

Popular Wakefield attraction, the National Coal Mining Museum, has announced a wide range of activities taking place throughout summer.

National Coal Mining Museum announces free summer activities for families

Several people injured after car crashes into primary school

Seven children injured after car crashes into primary school

Blue Light Card holders will be able to get exclusive offers this weekend

Blue Light Weekend launches with huge offers - how to claim

Balloons in the sky before the fatal incident above Ombersley Court, Worcester

Man dies after hot air balloon explodes into a ‘fireball’

Christopher Ingle (left) and Graham Jones (right

Families pay tribute to two men who died in plane crash

Asda has announced Blue Light Card holders will be able to get 10 percent off their shopping by using the app

Asda makes huge change to Blue Light discount scheme - am I eligible?
Asda has announced Blue Light Card holders will be able to get 10 percent off their shopping by using the app
Chelsie Sewell

Searches have been taking place in the River Thames in Lechlade-on-Thames, Gloucester after it was reported that a teenager had not resurfaced.

Major search underway for missing teenager last seen in River Thames

Emergency services have been called to the scene after a suspected gas explosion in Morriston, Swansea

Three in hospital and one missing after gas explosion in Swansea

Firefighters have issued an urgent warning about the dangers of lithium batteries which could explode if not properly stored or charged

Warning after motorbike’s lithium batteries explode in home

Grenfell Tower set fire on June 14, 2017 in London, England. 72 people tragically died. Credit: Getty Images

Grenfell Tower firefighters diagnosed with terminal cancer

A team of 10 fire crews were called to the wildfire blaze at Haw Park Wood on Monday.

Cause of blaze at Haw Park Wood being investigated as Fire Service thanked

West Yorkshire Fire Service came to the rescue of a missing puppy that had fallen down a well in Wakefield.

Missing puppy rescued by firefighters after falling down a well in Wakefield

Seven pumps were in attendance, which has now been scaled back to three engines as firefighters damp down the buidling.

Castleford fire: Residents advised to keep doors and windows closed after fire b...

People are being urged to remain vigilant around the water, particularly parents with children who may be tempted to enter the water. (Photo: Evelyn Southwell)

Yorkshire Water urges caution around reservoirs ahead of Bank Holidays

Yorkshire Water is urging visitors to its reservoirs not to be tempted to enter the water to cool off as the weather warms up.

'Don't put yourselves at risk' - warning to people not to cool off in reservoirs

Traffic has been stopped.

Traffic at a standstill as police close M621 motorway

The scene of a recent moorland blaze in West Yorkshire.

Fire service warn of devastating moorland fires as campaign launches in time for...

A fire crew attended a fire in Castleford town centre last night.

Fire service called to Castleford town centre

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Arson incidents up by 16 per cent in district, report says

West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service: Mental health absences down by a third

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VIDEO: Firefighters urging people to play safe this Bonfire Night

Scene of police cordon following the death of two people in a house fire in Stanley.

Double death in house blaze tragedy

Mable the dog and Cleckheaton Green Watch - Picture: WYFRS.

Mucky pup Mable has lucky escape after being rescued by firefighters

Home Secretary Amber Rudd has announced a Â£23m investment into policing projects. Picture: Nick Ansell/PA Wire.

West Yorkshire Police awarded Â£700k for digital crime scene project

Fraud experts warn of Police and Fire Service impersonators

Wakefield Fire Station.

Fire Chiefs commend Wakefield crew for bravery and dedication during the Boxing ...

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Lorry fire causes severe delays on M1 at Ossett

Daryl Schofield.

Firefighter retires after 30 years of service

A hoverboard that was on charge caught fire and caused significant damage.

'˜Hoverboard' caught fire and caused serious damage

Road closed and man left with serious injuries after South Kirkby crash

Firefighters attend over 200 incidents on Bonfire Night

Adam Milner with his grandma Mary Milner.

Castleford Tigers star backs safety campaign to cherish the elderly

Video: Cherished campaign to help the vulnerable and elderly in winter