Police launch arson probe after serious Wolverhampton house fire
West Midlands Police are investigating a suspected arson attack on a home in Wolverhampton's Wendover Road. Four fire crews tackled the blaze; no injuries reported. Call 101 with info.
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Wolverhampton house fire: Police cordon after overnight blaze
Emergency services tackled a serious house fire on Wendover Road in Wolverhampton. No injuries reported as police investigate the cause. Avoid the area.
Wolverhampton house fire: Police seal off scene
Four fire crews tackled a serious house fire on Wendover Road in Wolverhampton. Police have sealed off the scene as an investigation begins. Read the latest.
Three dead in Karachi shopping centre blaze
A major fire at Karachi's Gul Plaza shopping centre has left at least three people dead and a dozen injured. Read the latest on the tragedy and Pakistan's ongoing fire safety issues.
Fire Service Warns of Frontline Cuts Over Funding Gap
Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service faces another £1.2m shortfall, forcing the chief to warn that frontline services may soon be impacted. Read the full funding crisis details.
Pub Blaze Linked to Suspected Cannabis Factory in Balsall Common
A major fire at The Railway Inn in Balsall Common is under investigation, with crews finding evidence of an illegal electricity bypass. No injuries reported. Read the latest.
Accidental Cause of Birmingham Grade II Fire Revealed
A major fire at Birmingham's historic HB Sale factory was accidental, investigators confirm. Over 50 firefighters tackled the blaze. One person hospitalised.
Historic fire engine helps raise £1,334 in Nottingham
A festive collection in Nottingham's Market Square, featuring a 1939 Leyland fire engine, raised £1,334.06 for The Fire Fighters Charity. Volunteers and crews from London Road and Arnold stations supported.
EV Fire in Whaley Bridge Prompts Safety Alert
A man narrowly escaped after his electric Peugeot burst into flames on his driveway in Whaley Bridge. Firefighters issue urgent safety guidance for EV owners. Read the full story.
Constitution Hill Fire Causes Major Birmingham Disruption
A major fire at a Grade II-listed building on Constitution Hill, Birmingham, has closed roads and diverted bus services. One person was hospitalised. Avoid the area.
Major Fire at Historic Birmingham Building
Over 50 firefighters tackle a severe blaze at a Grade II-listed former factory in Birmingham's Hockley area. One man injured and roads closed. Read the latest updates.
Major fire in Birmingham's historic Jewellery Quarter
Over 30 firefighters tackle a serious blaze in a Grade II-listed building on Constitution Hill. The historic structure, a former factory, is above Syriana restaurant. Avoid the area.
Major Fire at Birmingham High-Rise, 30+ Firefighters Tackle
A significant fire has broken out in a high-rise on Constitution Hill, Hockley. West Midlands Fire Service has deployed eight crews. Avoid the area.
Wolverhampton factory fire crews remain 24 hours on
Firefighters continue to work at the scene of a major Wolverhampton factory blaze more than a day after it started. Get the latest updates and traffic advice here.
Wolverhampton factory fire: Major toxic incident declared
A huge factory fire in Wolverhampton's Blakenhall area has triggered a major toxic incident. Over 100 firefighters are tackling the blaze as residents are told to stay indoors. Follow live updates.
Major Fire Service Response to Sutton Coldfield High-Rise Fire
A significant fire service operation in Sutton Coldfield saw 20 firefighters tackle a blaze in a nine-storey tower block on Berryfields Road. Three people evacuated safely. Read the full details.
Bus leak closes Shirley road with 50m safety cordon
Haslucks Green Road in Shirley was sealed off after a pipe ruptured on a bus. Fire crews established a 50m safety zone, causing diversions for key bus services. Read the latest updates.
Major Wolverhampton Fire Sends Smoke Cloud Over City
A huge fire on Sunbeam Street in Wolverhampton required 80 firefighters. Thick smoke drifted for miles, prompting health warnings. No injuries reported.
Jodie Marsh's home wrecked in devastating Essex fire
Former glamour model Jodie Marsh shares heartbreaking tour of fire-ravaged Essex home and animal sanctuary after blaze kills two baby marmosets. See the full story.
Woman cut free from car after Oldbury crash
Emergency services freed a woman from a three-car collision at the Bromford Lane junction in Oldbury. The road was closed for hours. Read the latest on the incident.
Major factory fire in Wolverhampton prompts health warning
A major factory fire on Sunbeam Street, Wolverhampton, has sent thick smoke across the city. Residents are urged to avoid the area and keep windows closed. Live updates.
Stafford town centre evacuated after vape shop fire
A major fire at a vape shop in Stafford town centre forced road closures and evacuations. Firefighters battled the blaze for hours. No injuries reported.
Plymouth Council Seeks £25.7m to Plug £17m Budget Shortfall
Plymouth City Council is petitioning the Government for £25.7m in extra funding to cover soaring social care costs, as it faces a £17m budget shortfall. Read the full story.
Birmingham tower block fire leads to evacuation and cannabis farm discovery
A Birmingham mother and her daughter were evacuated from Hamstead House after a fire. Police discovered a cannabis farm in a separate flat. Read the full story.
Cannabis farm found after Birmingham tower block fire
West Midlands Police discovered 16 cannabis plants while assisting at a fire in a Hamstead tower block. Residents were evacuated but no injuries reported. Call 101 with info.
Major fire at Birmingham tower block forces evacuation
Residents evacuated after a fire broke out on the ninth floor of a Birmingham tower block. Seven fire crews attended. No injuries reported. Full details.
Seven fire crews tackle major Birmingham tower block fire
A major fire broke out on the ninth floor of a tower block in Hamstead, Birmingham, leading to a large-scale emergency response and resident evacuations.
Fire at Jodie Marsh's animal sanctuary kills two marmosets
A devastating fire at former glamour model Jodie Marsh's Essex animal sanctuary resulted in the deaths of two marmosets. The accidental blaze, caused by an electrical item, broke out on Saturday. Read the full story.
Fire crews rush to rescue dogs from icy Shropshire lake
Four fire crews raced to Brown Moss Nature Reserve after two dogs fell through ice. The animals were safely out of the water when crews arrived. Read the full story.
Firefighter, 90, reunited with woman he saved as a baby
A 90-year-old former firefighter was stunned at his birthday party by a surprise reunion with Carly Holden, whose life he saved from a house fire in 1986. Read this heartwarming story of a lifelong bond.
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