Fire service

Firefighters are getting ready to rally outside a fire service meeting tomorrow in opposition of job cuts and plans to slash the frontline budget.

‘Austerity’ prompts firefighters to rally against 'dangerous' cuts

Fire in Lavant Street, Petersfield. Darren Russell

Firefighters presence "scaled back" after tackling huge fire

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service (HIWFRS) on-call Firefighter, Brian Cole has been awarded a British Empire Medal (BEM)– in the King’s Birthday Honours list 2025.

Pictured: Brian Cole with his medal

Dedicated firefighter awarded British Empire Medal

Dramatic moment massive house fire rages as police race to evacuate street.

Watch: Massive house fire rages as police race to evacuate street

This was the moment arsonist, Martin Foley, spat in the face of a police officer as he was being rescued from a burning roof.

Arsonist spits in officer's face as he's rescued from burning roof

Fareham fire crews rushed to Blackbrook Park yesterday following reports of a blaze started by children.

Fire service fight Fareham park blaze believed to be started by kids

CCTV shows flames tear through home after devastating explosion

Firefighters, paramedics and coastguard scrambled to Langstone Harbour, just off of Eastern Road, to rescue two teenagers stuck in the mud.

Frightened boys stuck up to their knees in thick mud rescued

Fire crews left the scene at 9pm on April 22 having been tackling the blaze since 4pm.

WATCH: Aftermath of huge Tipner boatyard blaze shows extent of damage

Fire crews are tackling a blaze on the beach in Lee-on-the-Solent. Smoke can be seen coming out from below the walkway with firefighters trying to reach it from what appears an awkward angle.

WATCH: Fire crew tackles blaze on a busy beach as sunbathers watch on

Firefighters

Emergency services rescue injured person from scaffolding

A fire has broken out at a community centre in Emsworth with firefighters rushing to the scene.

Fire breaks out at community centre with smoke seen pouring from roof

Video grab of the moments before and after Israel Baber setting fire to a sofa in Eccleston House, in Aiken Street, Bristol.

Watch: Building goes up in flames as 'dangerous' man set fire to sofa

A teenager got caught in the mud at the bottom of Quay Lane, Gosport yesterday afternoon (February 23). Emergency services were on hand to deal with the incident and rescue him from the mud.

Teen rescued in multi-agency effort after getting stuck in the mud

Fire service Stock image / Sussex World

Fire service gives update regarding huge blaze at caravan storage unit

Firefighters on the scene of the fire at the home in Bruce Gardens in Waterlooville

Fire service reveal cause of blaze that damaged family home
The fire service have confirmed the cause of a fire which damaged a home in Hampshire this week.
Joe Williams

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service said its data showed that 97 per cent of AFA notifications it receives and attends end up being false alarms

Fire service to stop attending these calls as they're a waste of time

The fire was visible on the M27 on Friday, January 3.

Fire service confirm cause of blaze visible from the M27

Car are flooded outside a newly converted Meadow Mill on Water street in Stockport as emergency teams arrive to rescue people trapped inside. January 1 2025.

Fire crews use boats to rescue flood-trapped residents in flats

Cars stranded in deep water due to flooding in Stockport.

Watch: Roads flooded and cars submerged as heavy rain hits the UK

Otto the cat being rescued from a 40 feet-tall tree by Knighton Countryside Management in Weymouth, Dorset.

Heartwarming moment terrified cat gets rescued by workmen

Hampshire firefighters have wanred residents to be careful when using electrical items, such as electric blankets, after a fire broke out in Winchester.

Fire service issue warning after tackling electric blanket fire

Firefighters rushed to the scene of a cooking blaze at Catherine House in Stanhope Road, Portsmouth.

Cooking fire breaks out at student flat block - firefighters deployed

Andrew Avery's family have paid tribute to him after he died following a serious assault in Exmouth Road, Gosport.

Tribute paid to "generous and kind" man who was killed last week

A 81-year-old man has been arrested after a body was found in Exmouth Road, Gosport as fire crews responded to a report of a fire.

Man arrested on suspicion of murder and arson after body found

A devastating barn fire erupted at a farm in Bishop's Waltham.

Cause of devastating barn fire which ripped through farm revealed

The fire service is urging. people to make sure they buy safe this Black Friday to avoid any potential lithium battery fires

Fire service urges to buy safe this Black Friday after battery fires
With Black Friday just around the corner, the fire service is urging shoppers to ensure the electrical products they buy are safe.
Joe Williams

A devastating barn fire erupted at a farm in Bishop's Waltham.

Devastating barn fire rips through farm

The bedroom table on fire.

Watch: Police rush into smoke-filled burning flat to save man’s life

Fire crews from across West Yorkshire raced to Sandmoor Drive, Alwoodley last night.

Blaze on Millionaire's Row: Dramatic video shows huge fire at £2m home

Fire crews from across West Yorkshire raced to Sandmoor Drive, Alwoodley last night.

Watch: Raging flames and thick smoke pour from fire at £2 million home

A car burst into flames in Donaldson Avenue, Hilsea, Portsmouth, earlier this morning (November 8). Firefighters were scrambled after receiving several 999 calls.

Car bursts into flames on central reservation

Admiralty Tower in Queen Street, Portsmouth.

Major fire risk at tower block due to "unsuitable" wall construction

Pictures have captured the scary crash on the A27 yesterday which resulted in one person with serious injuries and a road closure in place.

A27: Pictures show extent of scary A27 collision

Barclays Bank in West Street Fareham is currently closed following a fire on the evening of Wednesday, October 2.

High Street bank reopens following fire

Three fire engines were sent to the scene

Smoke bombs cause mayhem with false alarm call-outs

Pictured: Donna Jones Police and Crime Commissioner at Cosham Fire Station and Police Station, Portsmouth. She believes crime in Cosham will be cut following the facility being opened.

"Criminals beware!": Commissioner backs fall in crime as station opens

Station Managers Lacey Plumbley and. Lee Sheen at Cosham Fire Station and Police Station, Portsmouth.

"State-of-the-art" Cosham Fire and Police station officially opens

Fire crews helped rescued a 5-year-old girl from the windowsill of a home in Lee-on-the-Solent.

5-year-old girl saved from windowsill ledge by fire crews

The fence and shed caught fire before spreading to the property.

WATCH: Wecock Farm shed blaze causes considerable damage to property

Fire services tackled a blaze in Partridge Gardens on Tuesday, August 8.

Pictures show extensive damage to property following shocking fire

Fire investigators are set to visit the scene today.

Shed fire spreads to flats with fire believed to be set deliberately

Fareham Borough Council has recently unveiled vibrant new artwork at the Locks Heath Skate Park, created by local artist, Steve Armon.

'Delight' as 'stunning artwork' unveiled at Locks Heath Skate Park

Site of passenger plane crash which killed all 61 aboard.

Watch: Site of passenger plane crash which killed all 61 aboard

Sixty firefighters tackle blaze at kosher restaurant and flats.

Watch: 60 firefighters tackle blaze at kosher restaurant and flats

Plane smashes into golf course narrowly missing golfer.

Watch: Plane smashes into golf course narrowly missing golfer

Police

Man arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life

Crews from Redbridge fire station were called at just before midday on July 25 to Cold Harbour Lane, Lee in Test Valley following reports of some sheep stranded in a muddy bog.

Twelve sheep rescued from muddy bog

Coun Karen Bruce claimed that a Pop Tart was to blame for a dramatic toaster fire that nearly torched her kitchen.

I put a Pop Tart in toaster - my kitchen almost went up in flames

Runty the pig rescued by firefighters

Firefighters rescue 16-year-old Kunekune pig called Runty

More than 80 firefighters were deployed to tackle a ferocious garage fire, which spread to nearby vehicles and buildings in Southampton. Smoke could be seen filling the sky.

Cause of devastating garage fire revealed

The Gosport Lifeboat Service (GAFIRS) has spent hours rescuing a man who found hismelf stuck in the mud.
He was successfully rescued and taken safely to shore.

Man stuck in mud near Frater Lake rescued by Gosport Lifeboat Station

An updated picture shows the smoke coming from the Tipner fire.

Crews and TJ Waste & Recycling 'continue to monitor' Tipner fire

The scene of the Tipner fire from Portsdown Hill

Police issue M275 Tipner fire closure update

Fire crews have managed to stop the spread of a house fire to neighbouring properties as they say it is "under control" for now.

House fire "under control" as firefighters work to stop it spreading

News you can trust since 1877

©National World Publishing Ltd. All rights reserved.Terms and Conditions Privacy notice