A build-up of grease and other substances in air ducts is being blamed as the cause of a fire at a restaurant in a mall in Maryland in the US.
Striking crews give emergency cover
Firefighters in England and Wales have once again pledged to provide major emergency cover during the latest strike in their long-running dispute with the Government over pensions.
Firefighters tackle Yorkshire blaze
A blaze at a warehouse in Armley, Yorkshire was tackled by six crews of firefighters on Wednesday evening.
Firms face false fire alarm charges
Businesses in London will be charged for call outs from New Year’s Day, if the city’s fire brigade is forced to attend more than 10 false alarms at their premises in the year. London Fire Brigade (LFB) was called to more than 10 false alarms at 403 capital locations in the last financial year, which […]
Firefighters tackling recycling plant blaze
Firefighters are tackling a blaze at a Teeside wood recycling plant a full week after it started.
Bizarre blazes blamed on animals
Animals caused three of the strangest blazes tackled by London Fire Brigade in 2013, new research reveals.
Fire and police ‘merger’ hailed
North Yorkshire’s fire and police services are to begin sharing resources as part of a cost-cutting exercise. The region’s police force has to find £10 million worth of cuts.
Changes to asbestos guidance revealed
Asbestos guidance has been revised by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to help businesses understand how to work safely with the harmful material.
Listed building consultation on way
The Department for Culture Media and Sport and the Department for Communities and Local Government are looking for views on the draft secondary legislation to accompany the heritage elements of the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013. It is hoped the proposals will reduce the instances in which applications for listed building consent will be […]