Menu
24/02/2015
Fire Crews Still At Scene Of Cardiff Blaze
A number of South Wales Fire and Rescue crews remain at the scene of a large fire that gutted a disused building in the Adamsdown area of Cardiff.
Fire crews began fighting the blaze on Monday lunchtime, with a number of surrounding buildings being evacuated and dampened with water.
Overnight fire fighters continued to use ground monitor jets to ensure the fire didn't re-catch, and had been fully extinguished.
An investigation into the cause of the fire is underway.
(MH/CD)
Fire crews began fighting the blaze on Monday lunchtime, with a number of surrounding buildings being evacuated and dampened with water.
Overnight fire fighters continued to use ground monitor jets to ensure the fire didn't re-catch, and had been fully extinguished.
An investigation into the cause of the fire is underway.
(MH/CD)
Related UK National News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
08 May 2009
Heroic Tyne Firemen Honoured
Two Tyne and Wear firefighters are to be recognised for their bravery at a special ceremony today. Andrew Nelson and Allan Richardson will be presented with the Chief Fire Officer's Commendations for brave and meritorious conduct after saving a man's life. The men took part in a dramatic rescue in the early hours of 4 February.
Heroic Tyne Firemen Honoured
Two Tyne and Wear firefighters are to be recognised for their bravery at a special ceremony today. Andrew Nelson and Allan Richardson will be presented with the Chief Fire Officer's Commendations for brave and meritorious conduct after saving a man's life. The men took part in a dramatic rescue in the early hours of 4 February.
31 August 2006
Firefighters launch four-day strike
More than 1,000 firefighters across Merseyside have begun a four-day strike in protest over planned job cuts. Another four-day stoppage is scheduled to begin two hours after the first one ends.
Firefighters launch four-day strike
More than 1,000 firefighters across Merseyside have begun a four-day strike in protest over planned job cuts. Another four-day stoppage is scheduled to begin two hours after the first one ends.
16 March 2015
Fire Crews Tackle 'Huge' Recycling Plant Fire
A huge fire at a recycling plant in Salford has been brought under control, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service has reported. The fire at the Junction Eco Park, in the Clifton area of Swinton, broke out at about 16:40 on Sunday, and involved what authorities called a "large quantity" of recycled plastics.
Fire Crews Tackle 'Huge' Recycling Plant Fire
A huge fire at a recycling plant in Salford has been brought under control, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service has reported. The fire at the Junction Eco Park, in the Clifton area of Swinton, broke out at about 16:40 on Sunday, and involved what authorities called a "large quantity" of recycled plastics.
20 April 2009
Fire Crews Battle 'Worst' Heath Fire
A heath blaze, described as one of the worst in years, was yesterday brought under control by more than 50 firefighters. The fire devastated almost one-third of Talbot Heath in Poole, and fire crews worked for almost three hours to get the fire under control. The fire broke out at around 4.30pm on Sunday.
Fire Crews Battle 'Worst' Heath Fire
A heath blaze, described as one of the worst in years, was yesterday brought under control by more than 50 firefighters. The fire devastated almost one-third of Talbot Heath in Poole, and fire crews worked for almost three hours to get the fire under control. The fire broke out at around 4.30pm on Sunday.
04 June 2007
Fire crews tackle chemical plant fire
Firefighters are battling a large blaze at a chemical plant in Crewe. A 600-metre exclusion zone has been set up at the Aztec Chemicals plant, which makes aerosol products, on the Crewe Gates Industrial Estate.
Fire crews tackle chemical plant fire
Firefighters are battling a large blaze at a chemical plant in Crewe. A 600-metre exclusion zone has been set up at the Aztec Chemicals plant, which makes aerosol products, on the Crewe Gates Industrial Estate.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:Cloudy with longer spells of rain during the morning, this rain heavy at times. Generally brighter in the afternoon, but with scattered and at times heavy showers. Maximum temperature 14 °C.Tonight:A mainly dry evening and night with isolated showers dying out and some longer clear spells. Then it will cloud over towards morning with some heavy showers. Minimum temperature 7 °C.
