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Firefighters dealt with 2782 blazes across Scotland over two month period
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service crews dealt with a total of 2,782 such blazes across the country between March and April 2017.
And there...
SFRS breaks ground on new £12 million training facility based in Edinburgh
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has broken ground on a new, multi-million pound training centre in Edinburgh.
It will boast the capacity and latest cutting edge technology...
Public consultation on future of Scottish Fire and Rescue Service
THE Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is set to launch a 90-day public consultation ( Your Service, Your Voice ) to seek views on...
Man rescued from fire at Medwin House in Sighthill
A man was rescued from a fire in a sixth floor flat at Medwin House in Sighthill on Sunday night.
Around 33 firefighters attended the scene...
Firefighters tackle blaze in Joppa
More than 30 firefighters tackled a blaze at three houses currently under construction on Seaview Terrace in Joppa.
Emergency services were called to the scene just before...
Witness appeal following suspicious fire in Mayfield
Police are appealing for witnesses following a suspicious fire in Mayfield which took place around 1 p.m. on Tuesday 21st November at the McSence...
Firefighters tackle blaze at Bathgate pub
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service were alerted to a fire at the Ballencrieff pub in Hopetoun Street, Bathgate, at around 8.30am yesterday morning.
Four fire appliances containing around...
SFRS appoints new Deputy Assistant Chief Officer for the East of Scotland
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has appointed a new senior officer for the East of Scotland – who has vowed to protect communities...
Firefighters across Scotland attended more than 300 bonfires last night
Firefighters across Scotland dealt with more than 300 bonfires on their busiest night of the year.
Initial figures indicate Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS)...
Firefighters tackle blaze at Paradykes Primary School in Loanhead
Firefighters were called to Paradykes Primary School in Loanhead, Midlothian at 9.37pm last night after reports of a large fire on the premises.
Crews from Dalkeith, Liberton...
Firefighters tackle blaze at Ferry Road flat
Firefighters are in attendance at a fire in a ground floor flat in Ferry Road.
Emergency services were contacted at 9.06 this morning and raced...
Top fire officer condemns attacks of firefighters
Attacks on firefighters who are working hard to protect communities during Bonfire season will not be tolerated - says a top fire chief.
Assistant Chief...
Fire Service warn about deliberate fires this autumn
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service was called out to over two thousand deliberate fires across the country last autumn.
Figures reveal last year’s total...
15-year-old boy charged following fire at Loanhead primary school
Police have charged a 15-year-old boy in connection with a wilful fire-raising which took place around 8.20pm on Saturday 23rd September at Paradykes Primary School...
Witness appeal after vehicle set on fire in Fauldhouse
Police are appealing for witnesses after a vehicle was set on fire in Fauldhouse around 6am on Sunday morning.
Irreparable damage was caused to the vehicle and...
Witness appeal following suspicious fire in Dalkeith
Police are appealing for witnesses following a suspicious fire in Dalkeith which happened around 7.30pm on Thursday 14th September at an address on Melville Road,...
Waverley Station evacuated following fire
Edinburgh Waverley Station was evacuated this morning following a fire caused by a faulty air conditioner.
Emergency services were called to the station after the...
Man suffers serious head injuries following a fall from Arthur’s Seat
Emergency services were called to Arthur's Seat at around 7am this morning following reports that a man had fallen 40ft.
He was lowered down the hill by firefighters...
Edinburgh Police and partners open day at Fettes today
Police Scotland and partners will be holding their annual open day at former Lothian and Borders Headquarters in Fettes Avenue between 11am and 3pm...
Witness appeal following two deliberate fires in Tranent
Police are appealing for witnesses following a number of deliberate fires in Tranent.
The first incident was reported to police at around 10 a.m. on Friday...
Witness appeal following deliberate fire in Wester Hailes stair
Police are appealing for information after a common stair within in a block of flats was set alight in the early hours of this...
City Bypass closed following pickup truck collision
The Edinburgh city bypass was closed heading westbound at Dreghorn this morning shortly after 8.40am after a Hilux pickup truck towing 1500 litres of aviation...
Fire on top floor of New Town building
Scottish Fire and Rescue Service have confirmed that they despatched four fire appliances and one height applicance to the Gloucester Place area this afternoon...
Investigation underway after two 4×4 cars crash into River Almond
A police investigation is underway after two 4x4 vehicles were found crashed in the River Almond near Turnhouse Road this morning
A third car, a...
Witness appeal following assault and fire in Forrest Road
Police are appealing for witnesses after a fire in Forrest Road in the early hours of this morning.
A joint investigation is being carried out...
Suspicious letter delivered to the Palace of Holyroodhouse
A police investigation is underway after a suspicious letter was delivered to the Palace of Holyroodhouse earlier this afternoon.
A number of fire engines attended...
Witness appeal after deliberate fire at Gorebridge building site
Police are appealing for information following a wilful fireraising which took place around 4am on Thursday afternoon at a building site in Hunterfield Road Gorebridge
The...
Firefighters tackle large wildfire near West Calder
Scottish Fire and Rescue Service are currently tackling a large wildfire at Harburn, West Calder having been called out at 1.05pm yesterday.
Six appliances attended...
Community Safety Boosted With Arrival of New Fire Appliances
The safety of communities across Scotland has been bolstered - thanks to a multi-million pound investment in the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service’s front...
Woman dies following house fire in Burnhead Crescent
A joint investigation by the fire service and police is underway to establish the cause of a fire which resulted in the death of a...
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