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A ‘very high’ to ‘extreme’ risk of wildfire is in place until Monday
People across Scotland are being warned to be aware of the danger of wildfire over the coming days.
A ‘very high’ to 'extreme' risk of...
Emergency services at scene of a fire on Milton Road East
UPDATE: POLICE SCOTLAND Milton Road East, Edinburgh has re-opened following a report of a fire at a property around 6.05am on Sunday, 16 March,...
Update on Musselburgh fire as public advised to avoid area
Emergency services and East Lothian Council have provided an update on last night's fire in Musselburgh.
Officers say that some road closures remain in place...
Emergency services called to scene of fire in Musselburgh
Emergency services attended the scene of a fire in Musselburgh which was reported shortly after midnight.
Officers urged the public to avoid the Station Road...
Detectives probe cause of fire at Prince Regent Street flats
Detectives are appealing for information following a fire which took place around 12am this morning, Sunday, 16 February, 2025 ,at a block of flats...
Emergency services remain at scene of fire in Livingston
Emergency services remain in attendance at a fire at Brucefield Industrial Park, Hutton Square, Bellsquarry, Livingston, which was reported around 1.35pm on Saturday, 7...
Two fire crews attacked in Edinburgh and another in West Lothian on Bonfire night
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) attended more than 1,000 calls from the public during an eight-hour period on Bonfire Night.
There were also...
Fireworks can cause ‘life-changing injuries if used carelessly’ says fire chief
More than 10 people a day required emergency hospital treatment for fireworks-related injuries on and around Bonfire Night last year.
New statistics released by Care...
Public urged to attend public events to have safe and enjoyable Bonfire night
Crews working to protect communities across Scotland want everyone to have a safe and enjoyable Bonfire Night and the public is being urged to...
Police charge two boys aged 13 and 14 in connection with large fire in...
Police in Edinburgh have charged two teenagers in connection with a fire in Granton.
The fire took place around 5.15pm on Monday, 23 September, 2024...
Scottish Fire and Rescue Service holding an Open Day for emergency call handlers
Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) are holding an Open Day for 999 call handlers.
The event will be held on 14 and 15...
Firefighters tackle blaze at Houston Industrial Estate in Livingston
Firefighters are currently at the scene of a large fire at a commercial building in Houston Industrial Estate in Livingston.
The SFRS were made aware...
Firefighters rescue man from first floor flat in Gorgie
Firefighters rescued a man during a blaze at a block of flats in Gorgie last night.
Emergency services were alerted to the fire at a...
Multi agency road safety initiative today on Castle Street
Road users in Edinburgh are being asked to consider how safe they are as part of an initiative by road policing officers in the...
Remembering firefighter Barry Martin
Barry Martin died on 27 January following injuries he sustained when tackling a fire at the former Jenners building in the city.
Later today...
Five firefighters taken to hospital after Jenners fire
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) has advised that five of their colleagues were taken to hospital today and one is in a...
False alarm callouts for fire service increase in Midlothian
by Marie Sharp Local Democracy Reporter
The number of false alarms firefighters were called to in Midlothian over the last year was the highest...
SFRS launch recruitment drive
by Kirstie Topp Local Democracy Reporter
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) has launched a new recruitment drive.
The recruitment drive has been launched this week...
Latest recruit at Scottish Fire and Rescue Service
The latest recruit at Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is a young English Springer spaniel. Mac is three years-old and has just been unveiled...
Fire at Dundee Street flat this morning
Two residents of a flat in Dundee Street got a rude awakening in the early hours this morning when a fire was discovered.
Crews from...
Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) appoints new head of Service Delivery for the...
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) has appointed John Miller as head of Service Delivery for the East of Scotland.
As the new Deputy...
Three in hospital after Elbe Street chip pan fire
A man, a woman and a young child were taken to hospital this morning following a chip pan fire in Elbe Street this morning.
Scottish...
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