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    50 UK Deaths Linked to Emollients since 2020: Protecting everyone, especially smokers in Herefordshire and Worcestershire

    Do you know or care for someone who smokes in bed and uses emollients in Herefordshire and Worcestershire? A recent fire caused by smoking in bed has again shown how fast a quiet moment can turn into a life threatening emergency. Smoking remains the leading cause of fatal house fires, and the risk is even

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    Firefighters tackle blaze at Droitwich school

    This morning (25 January) at approximately 01:45, firefighters from Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) were called to… Read more

  • Business as usual despite the snow

    Business as usual despite the snow

    Rest assured that we are fully operational in both counties today despite the snowy weather. Read more

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    Fire service issues home safety advice

    Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service is asking everyone to be extra careful, to avoid fires happening in the first… Read more

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    Never drive or walk into flood water

    Heavy rain is again forecast to fall for the rest of today, overnight and into tomorrow (Thursday). Read more

  • Twelve appliances attended barn fire at Kings Pyon near Hereford

    Twelve appliances attended barn fire at Kings Pyon near Hereford

    Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service were called to a serious agricultural building fire in Kings Pyon, near Hereford… Read more

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    How many smoke alarms do you have and do they work?

    The New Year has arrived and if you’re looking ahead, why not make fire safety one of your priorities? Read more