Archive for January 2013
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Flooding and Driving Advice for Motorists
Tuesday 29 January 2013
With the recent thaw and further rain forecast, motorists across the region are being urged to take care and exercise caution on areas of road that may be affected by flooding. Localised flooding is present in some places and a number of flood warnings are still in place by the Environment Agency, which could affect normal driving routes across the region.
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Fire Service celebrates its successes
Monday 28 January 2013
Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) celebrated the achievements of nearly 40 members of staff at a Celebration of Success event held at the Guildhall in Worcester on Thursday evening (24 January).
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Fire at charity shop
Monday 28 January 2013
Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) was called to the Barnardo’s charity shop in Broad Street in Ross-on-Wye at 11.10pm on Friday night (25 January) following reports of a fire at the premises.
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Tractor Fire
Monday 28 January 2013
Firefighters were called to a farm in Rochford, near Tenbury Wells, just after 6am yesterday morning (Sunday 27 January) following reports of a tractor on fire.
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Collision at Honeybourne
Friday 25 January 2013
Crews from Evesham and Pebworth were called to assist at a road traffic collision in Honeybourne, near Evesham, at around 12.20pm this afternoon (Thursday 24 January).
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Carbon Monoxide - The Silent Killer
Tuesday 22 January 2013
Anything that burns a fossil fuel, a cooker, a boiler, even a barbeque, has the potential to produce CO if the appliance is faulty and the fuel does not burn properly
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Chimney Fires
Monday 21 January 2013
Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) is repeating its chimney safety advice after being called to six incidents over the weekend involving real fires or woodburning stoves.
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Motorists Warned of Icy Roads
Monday 21 January 2013
The Safer Roads Partnership in Warwickshire and West Mercia is reminding motorists to continue to take extra care on the roads over the next few days as temperatures stay low and many roads remain icy and slippery. The Met Office has issued a yellow ‘be aware’ warning of ice for Tuesday (22nd January). As temperatures fall below freezing overnight, icy stretches are likely on untreated surfaces – especially in areas where any further sleet, snow or rain has fallen.
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Frozen Water Warning
Friday 18 January 2013
With the snow and icy conditions set to last for several days, Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) is urging people to stay safe by staying off frozen water.
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Could You Be a Fire Service Volunteer?
Friday 18 January 2013
If you live in Herefordshire and you’re looking for a new challenge, why not consider becoming a Community Safety Volunteer with Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS)?
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