Fire service

South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue have launched a WhatsApp Channel for direct updates on major incidents and to share fire safety tips.

Fire service launches WhatsApp channel for major incidents

A workman was lifted to safety after a huge fire at a high-rise building in Reading. (Credit: Chris Lauder/X/PA Wire

Shocking footage shows black smoke billow from huge Reading fire

Firefighters in action in Catcliffe (Photo: South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue)

Fire service thanks officers for hard work during Storm Babet chaos

Lodge Moor resident Alice Puritz-Evans with the smoke from Redmires behind.

Pollution concerns over huge pall of smoke

South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue has revealed the streets in Sheffield where it is called most often to arson attacks

The 15 streets in the city with the most arson attacks

Fire crews were sent out to the blaze, which broke out in Owlerton this morning (Thursday, September 28, 2023), sending smoke bellowing across the city which has been seen from several miles away

This is how long fire service will be on site of industrial blaze

South Yorkshire fire fighters rescued two people from a house on Norfolk Road, Great Houghton, Barnsley. File picture shows South Yorkshire firefighters in action. Picture: David Kessen, National World

Two pulled from burning house, four taken to hospital after fire drama

Firefighters were called to a house blaze on Jordanthorpe Green, Sheffield. File photo

Firefighters tackle house blaze

A car burst into flames on Darnall Road, Darnall Sheffield. Submitted picture, taken from a video, shows the vehicle alight.

Video shows dramatic moment car burst into flames on street

Photos shared with The Star and taken by our reporter, David Walsh, have shown the extent of a large blaze in Attercliffe, Sheffield.

Dramatic photos show firefighters tackling huge blaze in Attercliffe

Watch: Mindless mum left with bruises after firefighters cut her out of baby swing

Watch: Mum rescued by firefighters after getting stuck in baby swing

All lanes were closed on the M18 northbound between J1 and J2 earlier today (July 27) following a lorry fire. Photo: Highways England

Northbound delays on M18 after lorry fire stops traffic

Herten Way

Man, 42, in critical condition after explosion in Doncaster car park

Several people injured after car crashes into primary school

Seven children injured after car crashes into primary school

Blue Light Card holders will be able to get exclusive offers this weekend

Blue Light Weekend launches with huge offers - how to claim

LGBT+ Sheffield is once again hosting Pinknic to bring together the LGBTQ+ community and their allies.

What's on: Sheffield Pinknic does Pride

Balloons in the sky before the fatal incident above Ombersley Court, Worcester

Man dies after hot air balloon explodes into a ‘fireball’

Christopher Ingle (left) and Graham Jones (right

Families pay tribute to two men who died in plane crash

Asda has announced Blue Light Card holders will be able to get 10 percent off their shopping by using the app

Asda makes huge change to Blue Light discount scheme - am I eligible?

Searches have been taking place in the River Thames in Lechlade-on-Thames, Gloucester after it was reported that a teenager had not resurfaced.

Major search underway for missing teenager last seen in River Thames

Emergency services have been called to the scene after a suspected gas explosion in Morriston, Swansea

Three in hospital and one missing after gas explosion in Swansea

Firefighters have issued an urgent warning about the dangers of lithium batteries which could explode if not properly stored or charged

Warning after motorbike’s lithium batteries explode in home

Council tax payers across South Yorkshire will pay an extra £5 per year on average to fund South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue service.

South Yorkshire council tax payers to pay extra £5 per year for Fire Service

Grenfell Tower set fire on June 14, 2017 in London, England. 72 people tragically died. Credit: Getty Images

Grenfell Tower firefighters diagnosed with terminal cancer

The scene at a blazing Sheffield takeaway in Attercliffe as firefighters were called into action

Fire service releases dramatic pictures after a Sheffield takeaway blaze

A cordon today remained in place on Spital Hill, Sheffield, around a building which was left seriously damaged by a major fire on Sunday night. PIcture shows firefighters on the scene on Sunday.

Cordon remains around building seriously damaged by major fire

A major incident was declared by emergency services in South Yorkshire on Tuesday, July 19 (SYFR)

Fire service reveals staggering number of 999 calls received during heatwave

The former ambulance station

What's in store for former Barnsley ambulance station

A man was found in urgent need of medical attention after a flat fire in Gleadless Valley, Sheffield, yesterday

Man 'in urgent need of medical attention' after flat fire in Sheffield

All aboard for First Buses family fun day in support of St Luke's.

Hop on board for seven new things to do in Sheffield this week

The Hadfield wing at Sheffield Northern General Hospital while works were going on.

Sheffield hospital building shut down over fire safety concerns gets all clear t...

Rough sleepers in Sheffield who were given emergency hotel rooms during the first lockdown are moving into their new accommodation. Picture: stock image

Sheffield Council gets over £600,000 to find rough sleepers short-term homes

South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue has issued a warning about phone chargers

Fire service warns of dangers of charging electrical items ahead of festive seas...

Fire at Highfield Miner's Welfare on South Street. Picture: Chris Etchells

PICS AND VIDEO: Fire rages on at Doncaster pub

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Marcia Grant, aged 60, died outside her home in the Greenhill area of Sheffield on April 5, 2023

Boy, 13, set to be sentenced for killing Sheffield grandmother

The National Crime Agency has announced it will take no more cases on under its Operation Stovewood investigation into Rotherham child sex abuse, from the start of 2024. Picture: National Crime Agency

Operation Stovewood police to stop taking on Rotherham sex abuse cases

Here are the odds of a white Christmas this year. Pictured is a mum and her child spotted on School Road, Crookes, November 27, 2021.

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