6 h. ago Roof of Middleton storage unit COLLAPSES as major fire burns for second day

Firefighters are determinedly continuing to battle the flames as smoke pours from the building

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17 h. ago Firefighters battle huge blaze at recycling centre in Stormy Down for several hours

Residents were told to keep their windows and doors closed due to the fire

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28 h. ago Residents urged to close windows and doors as firefighters tackle huge blaze at storage unit

45 firefighters were called to the warehouse in Middleton

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36 h. ago West Lothian considers relaxing rules on access for vans at recycling centres

The head of Operational Services said he was prepared to consider “tweaks” to rules which have so far barred those who drive vans or towing trailers to the five recycling centres.

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3 d. ago West Lothian residents fume 'why do we need to book quiet recycling centres?'

A booking system was introduced during the Covid pandemic for reasons of social distancing.

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4 d. ago Huge Edinburgh high rise blaze causes six casualties as emergency crews race to scene

A fire at a block of flats in Edinburgh saw a huge emergency services response in the early hours of Sunday morning, with the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service confirming six casualties.

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5 d. ago Man dies after huge blaze tears through building in Perth city centre

Emergency crews raced to Scott Street in the city at around 1.50am this morning, Saturday, June 14 after officers patrolling the area discovered the fire.

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5 d. ago Firefighters tackle huge blaze at former drill hall near town centre

Five fire engines are at the scene in Oldham town centre on Saturday night

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5 d. ago Homes evacuated as huge blaze tears through building in Perth

"The fire has been extinguished however a multi-agency response is ongoing and a number of properties have been evacuated."

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7 d. ago Car bursts into flames on M8 as firefighters battle to control blaze

Images from the scene show ferocious flames engulfing the car and huge plumes of thick black smoke towering into the air.

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1 week ago House fire kills father and daughter as another girl fights for her life

Firefighters battled the blaze at a Russell Close property which has resulted in the deaths of a dad and his daughter.

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1 week ago Approval given for new aggregate recycling centre at former Bridgend quarry

It could process 205,000 tonnes of non-hazardous waste each year once up and running

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2 w. ago Firefighters battle massive blaze at London vehicle yard: 'Keep doors and windows shut'

Firefighters battle massive blaze at London vehicle yard: 'Keep doors and windows shut'  Daily Express

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2 w. ago Nine people including baby rushed to hospital as boat 'explodes' in horror blaze

Firefighters battled a blaze on a boat on the bank of the Thames

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2 w. ago Lechlade boat 'explodes' as nine people rushed to hospital including baby

Alarming photos from the scene show firefighters battling a blaze on a boat on the bank of the Thames in the small town of Lechlade - it's believed to have exploded, putting nine people in hospital

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3 w. ago Emergency crews lock down Paisley street as fire rips through derelict building

Firefighters are currently battling with flames at a derelict building in the Renfrewshire town's Stevenson Street.

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3 w. ago Barnet house fire LIVE: Huge blaze destroys home on London's 'millionaires row'

This is a breaking news story. We'll be bringing you the very latest updates

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3 w. ago Firefighters battling blaze as it destroys home on London's 'millionaires row'

Fire crews rushed to the Hadley Green Road, which is home to scores of detached houses with seven-figure price tags, around 1am.

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3 w. ago Huge blaze rips through Westminster tower block as 75 firefighters scrambled to scene

Flames were seen engulfing flats on the sixth floor

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3 w. ago Firefighters probe cause of blaze after huge plumes of smoke seen near Trafford Centre

Fire crews rushed to Barton Dock Road

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