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  • Pershore Fire Update

    Emergency services continue to respond to a large fire on Lancelott Court, off Three Springs Road in Pershore.  The initial call was received at around 4.30pm today (Thursday 13th August) with temperatures in the town reaching highs of 38 degrees earlier in the day. One person has been treated for smoke inhalation. Thankfully no other injuries…

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    New Blue Light Hub Moves Closer for Redditch

    A new, fit-for-purpose, joint police and fire station at the heart of the community in Redditch has moved a step… Read more

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    Smoke alarms save lives. Make sure yours work. Test them now.

    As part of the Fire Kills campaign, Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) is asking people to test… Read more

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    Fire safety warning after tragic outcome of incident in Hanbury Road, Droitwich

    Three Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crews – one from Droitwich and two from Worcester – were called… Read more

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    Stay safe from fire on Pancake Day

    Shrove Tuesday marks the beginning of Lent, when hundreds of people throughout the country make pancakes, before they begin a… Read more

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    Sharp-eyed sisters’ swift action prevents an even worse disaster for young family

    The early action of two young women out on their evening exercise in Redditch could have prevented a major tragedy. Read more

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    Sky lanterns may look pretty but they pose a serious fire risk

    With the Chinese New Year fast approaching, make fire safety a priority. Read more

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    Why not use cooking lessons as a chance to pass on fire safety knowhow

    During lockdown, many children across Herefordshire and Worcestershire will be spending more time in the kitchen. Read more

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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