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Congestion is also causing tailbacks onto the M55 eastbound with delays of around 15 minutes between junction J1 and the M6

Breaking 'Severe' delays on M6 and M55 as car fire shuts two lanes in Preston

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

On-Call Firefighters work part-time and carry a pager to alert them to emergencies in their local area.

Blackpool fire crews tackle cellar blaze in Central Drive

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

Firefighters tackling blaze in Henson Avenue, South Shore

Keep windows & doors shut - Warning as fire crews tackle house blaze

Eight fire engines responded to a large blaze at a home on Henson Avenue, South Shore

Eight fire engines battle blaze at house

Seventy One Indian restaurant in Breck Road, Poulton after the fire.

Man charged with arson after restaurant fire in Poulton-le-Fylde

An investigation has been launched into the cause of a fire at an Indian restaurant in Poulton-le-Fylde

Cause of fire at Indian restaurant under investigation

Police cordoned off part of Warley Road near Claremont Park after a crash involving two vehicles at around 5.50pm. A man in his 20s was then stabbed in the aftermath of the crash and taken to hospital for treatment.

Blackpool fire crews cut injured driver free from wreck after crash

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

The Helter Skelter at North Pier in Blackpool was reportedly blown down during Storm Ashley

North Pier's Helter Skelter 'fell into sea' as 70mph winds hit resort

35 people were arrested in relation to drink and drug driving offences across Lancashire over the weekend

35 people arrested following 'busy weekend of drink and drug driving'

35 people were arrested across Lancashire following a “busy weekend of drink and drug driving”.

Sean Gleaves

Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service were called to evacuate people from a structurally unsafe building over the weekend on Alexandra Road in Blackpool.

Fire service evacuate people from structurally unsafe building

The drones and self-flying aircrafts will be able to hold heavy loads of fire retardant.

Lancs Fire Service trial firefighter drones seen to be ‘game-changing’

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

Blackpool Hotel condemned by Lancashire Fire and Rescue.

Holidaymakers stranded after hotel condemned and immediately shut down

Adrian Willan (left) alongside his wife and son, Mike.

I'm retiring after 40 years firefighting but my son will take my place

Laura McFarlane and her six children rushed to safety after a fire at their home on Lindel Road on Monday evening.

Horror house fire leaves family-of-six struggling to pick up pieces

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

Police at the scene of a fatal fire in Peter Street, Blackpool

Police 'open minded' over cause of devastating double fatal house fire

A fire broke out at a property on Peter Street in Blackpool

Two people dead after fire breaks out at residential property

Two people have died following a fire at a property in Blackpool.

Sean Gleaves

A red Mercedes crashed into the Queens Chicken and Pizza Shop in Lytham. Police and firefighters at the scene

It was like a bomb going off when a car ploughed into the chicken shop

Fire rages at a Huyton industrial estate as 10 fire engines tackle blaze.

Watch: Fire rages at industrial estate as 10 fire engines tackle blaze

Plumes of smoke rise from the Linwood Industrial Estate in Elderslie. Picture: Laura (@laura1785)

Watch: Massive fire sends huge plumes of smoke into the air

Surfer rescued from beach after spelling “Help” on the sand.

Watch: Surfer rescued from beach after spelling “Help” on the sand

An investigation has been launched into the cause of a large blaze on Warbreck Hill Road in Blackpool (Credit: Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service)

Police and fire service investigate blaze on Warbreck Hill Road

Campaign to stop battery fires starts after a spike across Lancashire

A house fire at the Sandersons' home in Cleveleys has sadly resulted in the loss of their three dogs.

We have lost everything including our 3 dogs in fire

Emergency services were called to reports of an “explosion” in the Broadway area of Fleetwood (Credit: Bradley Brown)

Here's what happened in Fleetwood to cause power cut

Hundreds of homes were left without electricity following reports of an 'explosion' in the Broadway area (Credit: Google)

Hundreds left without electricity following reports of 'explosion'

70 people to honour the memory of popular 21-year-old killed in crash

Blackpool Gazette reporter Richard Hunt at the scene of the fire on Havelock Street, Blackpool.

Lancashire Police confirm Blackpool fire is suspected cannabis farm

Six fire engines were called to the fire near McDonald's in Boundary Road, Lytham in the early hours of Tuesday morning (February 6)

Huge blaze breaks out near McDonald's as 6 fire crews rush to scene

Officers want to speak to these two people following an arson attack in Blackpool (Credit: Lancashire Police)

CCTV appeal after boat deliberately set on fire on residential street

Update on man arrested at Blackpool Tower after 'fire'

Specsavers and others poke fun at Blackpool Tower blaze confusion

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

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

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

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

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

Lancashire County Council said that one of their drivers had been out and taken a photo last night (Thursday) as they were stopped by poorly parked cars while trying to do their job

Help gritters pave the way

Four fire engines attended an outbuilding fire in Blackpool early this morning.

Fire involving numerous garden sheds in Blackpool early this morning

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