Month: February 2012

Homes left without power following cable fire

More than 1,100 people were left without power after power sub-station cable blew. The incident happened at a sub-station in Whitendale Drive, Bamber Bridge. One of the cables feeding into the station blew at just before 6.40pm yesterday. In total 1,140 people were left without power. A spokesman for Electricity…

Government brings forward false alarm charging rulings

The government has brought forward new regulations which will allow fire services to charge companies for attending persistent false alarm call outs. Under the coalition's Localism Act, Fire and Rescue Authorities will be given the right consider charging for attendance at false fire alarms which have been set off by…

Cammell Laird workers evacuated following fire

STAFF were evacuated from a construction hall at the Cammell Laird shipyard in Birkenhead following a fire this afternoon. Firecrews were called to the Campbeltown Road yard at around 1.17pm, to tackle a small fire near acetylene cylinders and oxygen cylinders in the hall. Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus tackled the…

Waste Compactor Fire Extinguished

Suez Street, Newton-le-Willows. Firefighters extinguished a blaze involving a waste compactor. Two hose jets were used to put out the fire at the site in Suez Street, Newton-le-Willows. Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service was called at 3.02am on Monday. The fire was extinguished by 4.34am. Around 25% of the mechanical…

Pancake Day Fire Safety Tips!

Over 50% of all accidental household fires start in the kitchen. Avoid adding yourself to these statistics by following a few simple tips: Never leave the pan unattended when the heat is switched on Keep hot pans away from children Ensure all appliances are turned off when you are finished…

Fire Alarm Drama For Downton Abbey Cast

The stars of hit TV show Downton Abbey were turfed out of bed in the middle of the night on Wednesday (15 Feb 12) after a fire alarm went off at their hotel. The castmembers, including actor Hugh Bonneville, have been staying at The Carnarvon Arms hotel in Berkshire, England…

Fire At Recycling Factory

Evans Road, Speke Firefighters tackled a blaze at a recycling plant in Speke. It broke out in the yard of a recycling centre on Evans Road just after 11.30am. A large quantity of plastic,measuring 700 cubic metres, was damaged by fire and a number of propane cylinders were damaged by…

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