3 d. ago Massive fire engulfs Glasgow building as firefighters battle blaze

Firefighters raced to the Ruchill Park area of the city at around 8.10pm last night after an alarm was raised.

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6 d. ago Firefighters battle huge mountain fire near Welsh resort town for second day

Fire crews have worked to battle the blaze near Llandudno throughout the night and are expected to remain at the scene today

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6 d. ago Firefighter dies after cardiac emergency while battling Montana wildfire

A firefighter has died after suffering a cardiac emergency while battling a blaze in southwestern Montana

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7 d. ago Huge fire breaks out near Welsh resort town as urgent warning issued

The fire service has urged people to stay away from the area as they battle the blaze

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9 d. ago Dunfermline fire: Residents urged to keep windows and doors closed as crews attend landfill site blaze

Police are urging the public to avoid the area.

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9 d. ago Huge blaze at Scots recycling centre as 20 firefighters battle flames

Smoke is filtering across the city as firefighters work to bring it under control.

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1 week ago Russian drone strike sees firefighters battle huge blaze at Ukrainian energy facility

An overnight Russian drone strike caused a huge fire at an energy facility in Odesa, Ukraine on Wednesday (20 August), Volodymyr Zelensky said.

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1 week ago Devastating blaze tears through abandoned Grade I listed mansion after warnings it was 'at risk'

Woolton Hall in Liverpool caught fire at around 8pm on Tuesday as firefighters were called to battle the blaze through the night.

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1 week ago Scots family 'in crisis' after tenement collapse left them homeless with no belongings

The derelict building at the corner of Albert Drive and Kenmure Street came crumbling down after Jessica Ramm had previously reported a 'rumble' type noise coming from their shared wall.

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1 week ago Britain could burn in 'firewave' as urgent 'very flammable' warning issued

The warning comes as firefighters battled three separate heath fires in London and a dramatic gorse blaze on Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh in recent weeks as Britain baked in another heatwave

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2 w. ago Two firefighters are dead and three left fighting for their lives after truck crashed while rushing to battle blaze

The tragic incident occurred in Portugal around 7pm on Sunday in the village of São Francisco de Assis as the crew rushed to tackle a blaze in Quinta do Campo, Fundão.

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2 w. ago Firefighters still battling North York Moors blaze with houses 30 miles away affected

Firefighters have been battling a blaze on the North York Moors, close to the RAF Fylingdale

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2 w. ago 'Explosion' in New York as thick plumes of smoke billow through city

New York City Fire Department are at the scene battling the blaze at 305 East 95th Street in Manhattan which is understood to have started after an 'explosion' was heard by locals

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2 w. ago Parts of England to hit 30C as fire crews travel across country to battle blaze

Heat health alerts were extended into next week for much of England.

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2 w. ago Wildfires claim third life in Spain as intense heat continues across Europe

Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez says threat remains extreme as overwhelmed governments call in support from neighboursEurope live – latest updatesWildfires raging across Spain have killed a third person as intense heat continues across vast swathes of Europe, forcing overwhelmed governments to call in support from their neighbours.A volunteer firefighter died after battling a blaze in Castile and León, authorities said on Thursday, after the death of a fellow volunteer in the same region on Tuesday. A man died on the outskirts of Madrid on Monday as he tried to save horses from a burning stable. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Hamilton's Vogue cinema set to be demolished after being declared unsafe

Knocking down the long-derelict listed building is considered "the only feasible option" after it was served with a danger notice.

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2 w. ago Major incident declared as firefighters battle large blaze in North York Moors Park

North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue said the fire had spread to cover five square kilometres and 20 pumps were at the scene

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2 w. ago Dunfermline fire: Crews battling blaze at derelict building on Queensferry Road

Fire crews are expected to remain at the scene for some time

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3 w. ago Arthur's Seat blaze continues as firefighters battle to bring fire under control

The cause of the blaze was likely started by human activity, according to Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Group Commander Niall MacLennan.

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3 w. ago Arthur's Seat fire: Crews battling blaze at iconic Scottish landmark into the night after 'visitors were forced to flee hill on foot'

The fire broke out at Arthur's Seat at around 4pm on Sunday, as visitors were forced to make a quick getaway to avoid the flames.

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