Firefighters called to Aberdeen city centre building after smell of smoke reported
Firefighters were called to a building on Aberdeen's Union Street this morning.
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Boy, three, killed in caravan fire as sibling left in critical condition
A three-year-old boy has died in a caravan fire which left his four-year-old sibling in a critical condition in hospital, police said.
Fire crews battle van blaze in north-east village
Emergency services were called to tackle a van fire in a North-east village today.
Video: Fire crews called to blaze at Aberdeen property
Emergency services have been called to a fire at a property in Aberdeen.
One man rescued as firefighters tackle ‘severe’ restaurant blaze in Birmingham
About 40 firefighters are tackling a “severe” blaze at a restaurant in Birmingham which has seen one person rescued from a first floor window.
Man, 54, dies in north-east house fire
A man has died in a house fire in the north-east.
Vegetables dropped from the sky in Australia for fire-affected wallabies
Vegetables have been dropped over New South Wales in an effort to distribute food to fire-affected wildlife in Australia.
Burnt wombat searches for food on road as Australia wildfires continue
A burnt wombat has been spotted searching for food on a road in Australia as wildfires in the country continue to rage.
Watch: Lampo the cat revived by Italian firefighters after flat fire
This is the moment an unconscious cat saved from a flat fire in Italy was successfully revived using an oxygen mask.
Fire crews called to attend blaze in north-east village
Five fire engines have been sent to the scene of a blaze in a north-east village.
Apes among animals killed in fire at German zoo
A fire at a zoo in western Germany in the first minutes of 2020 has killed more than 30 animals, including apes, monkeys, bats and birds, authorities have said.
Two people taken to hospital following Folkestone house fire
Two people have been taken to hospital after a large house fire broke out in Folkestone.
Fire crews called back to Aberdeen businesses
Emergency services were called back out to an Aberdeen restaurant this evening following a blaze that started earlier this week.
Probe delayed after fire reignites at Aberdeen restaurant
Fire chiefs will have to wait until tomorrow to find out what started a major blaze – because flames keep re-emerging.
Police still hunting for firebugs who torched former north-east care home
Police are still searching for firebugs who torched a former care home more than 18 months ago.
‘Fragile’ Notre Dame ‘might not be entirely saved’
Notre Dame is still so fragile that there is a “50% chance” the Paris landmark might not be entirely saved because scaffolding installed before this year’s devastating fire is threatening the vaults of the Gothic monument, its rector has said.
‘ABSOLUTE DISASTER’: Owner’s shock as fire devastates Aberdeen restaurant and law firm
Staff were celebrating their Christmas party at an Aberdeen restaurant – just hours before the building went up in flames.
Firefighters remain on scene following major blaze at Aberdeen firms
Fire crews remain on the scene of a blaze at Aberdeen businesses - more than a day later.
Video: Major fire that wrecked two Aberdeen firms breaks out again
The ruins of a popular restaurant have caught fire again - less than half an hour after firefighters left the scene.
Aberdeen house set on fire as couple slept
An Aberdeen couple say they are “lucky to be alive” after their house was targeted by firebugs.
Aberdeen law firm devastated after fire destroys building
An Aberdeen law firm has been left devastated after a fire ripped through its offices.
Video: Aberdeen building gutted and roof destroyed after fire rips through restaurant
Fire crews are battling a major blaze at an Italian restaurant in Aberdeen’s West End.
Guard of honour planned for fire chief retiring in wake of Grenfell criticism
Firefighters are expected to form a “guard of honour” to mark the retirement of London Fire Brigade Commissioner Dany Cotton.
Six killed, 13 injured in Las Vegas flats fire
Six people have died in a fire at a Las Vegas apartment building where residents had reported using their stoves for heat.
London Fire Brigade ‘slow to implement changes’ following Grenfell
The country’s largest fire service has been “slow to implement changes” following the 2017 Grenfell Tower disaster, the industry watchdog has said.
Yobs torch bins on Aberdeen street … and started another when firefighters left
Yobs set fire to an Aberdeen street – then did the same again once firefighters left.
Firefighters sent to Aberdeenshire house fire
Fire crews have been called to a blaze at a property in Aberdeenshire.
Fire destroys caravan in north-east village
A caravan at a north-east holiday park has been destroyed in a fire.
Don’t drink and cook: Fire chiefs issue warning to Aberdeen residents for festive period
North-east residents have been warned about the dangers of cooking while under the influence of alcohol after an increase in accidental festive house fires in Aberdeen.
Aberdeen’s high-rises are ‘extremely safe’ says fire chief
High-rise blocks in Aberdeen are among the safest places to live, according to the north-east’s leading fire chief.