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Fire service warns of risks as Scots turn to alternative ways of heating homes

Fire chiefs have warned Scots could “inadvertently” put themselves in danger as they turn to alternative methods of heating their homes amid the rising cost of living. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) warned householders may be at risk of ...

05 Oct 2022 at 13:57

Scotland

Guests evacuated as firefighters tackle hotel blaze

Guests and staff were evacuated as firefighters tackled a blaze at a hotel. Ten fire engines and a height vehicle went to the scene at the Popinjay Hotel in Rosebank, South Lanarkshire, when the alarm was raised on Thursday morning. There were no ...

18 Aug 2022 at 12:53

Scotland

Firefighters could soon have ‘smart helmets’ to help locate blaze victims

Firefighters in Scotland could soon have artificial-intelligence-enabled, smart helmets to help them better locate casualties. The pioneering new technology will be showcased as part of the official opening of the National Robotarium on ...

28 Sept 2022 at 08:11

Scotland

Firefighters still battling wildfire which broke out three days ago

Firefighters continue to tackle a large grass fire which broke out in West Lothian three days ago. The fire in moorland near West Calder was first reported on Wednesday afternoon. On Saturday morning, the Scottish Fire and Rescue ...

13 Aug 2022 at 09:19

Scotland

Three taken to hospital after blaze

Three people have been taken to hospital following a blaze at a shop and the homes above in South Lanarkshire. Six fire engines went to the scene in Green Street, Strathaven, when the alarm was raised at 11.39pm on Thursday. The ...

12 Aug 2022 at 14:29

Scotland

Three people treated by paramedics after fish and chip shop blaze

Three people have been treated by paramedics following a blaze at a fish and chip shop. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) said six fire engines and a height vehicle went to the scene in Summerhall Place, Edinburgh, ...

08 Aug 2022 at 18:05

Scotland

Wildfire warning set at ‘very high’ for next six days in some parts of Scotland

A wildfire warning has been set for the next six days, with the risk being “very high” in some parts of Scotland, the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) said. Firefighters issued the alert for the east and south of the ...

10 Aug 2022 at 18:56

Scotland

Residents urged to keep windows shut after major fire in West Lothian

Firefighters have warned residents living near a blaze that ravaged a large area in West Lothian to keep their windows closed for safety reasons. Flames ripped through an area of moorland and woodland stretching one mile ...

11 Aug 2022 at 23:41

Scotland

MSP urges caution as firefighters tackle dozens of barbeque fires each year

An MSP has issued a warning to the public after figures revealed firefighters are called out to dozens of barbeque fires each year. Liam McArthur, Scottish Liberal Democrats justice, policing and fire spokesman, has ...

12 Aug 2022 at 01:01

Scotland

Specially trained dogs to rescue people as part of drowning prevention plan

Newfoundland dogs have been specially trained for water rescues as part of a collaborative plan to prevent people drowning in Scotland. Ash Regan, Scottish Government community safety minister, stressed the ...

25 Jul 2022 at 18:15

Cameron House fire inquiry to go ahead this month, court hears

A fatal accident inquiry (FAI) into a hotel blaze that killed two guests will get under way later this month, a court has heard. Simon Midgley, 32, and his partner Richard Dyson, 38, died in a fire at ...

02 Aug 2022 at 12:51

Scotland

Teenager’s family in emotional plea on anniversary of river tragedy

The mother of a teenage boy who died in Renfrewshire’s River Gryffe has urged young people to make sure their families do not have to go through the same ordeal she has by being more aware of open ...

06 Jun 2022 at 12:11

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