65 Fires & 19 Near Misses in
Heritage Buildings Recorded Database in January and February 2020.
(A Fire is defined as an uncontrolled and unwanted burning event (including explosion) causing damage to a heritage building and/or contents by at least one of the following: flame, heat, smoke or blast)
(A Near Miss is defined as an event in a heritage building that had the potential to start a fire, or a fire adjacent to a heritage building that, without intervention, could have spread to that building)
* on the incident time indicates only the approximate time of the incident is known
Heritage Buildings Recorded Database in January and February 2020.
(A Fire is defined as an uncontrolled and unwanted burning event (including explosion) causing damage to a heritage building and/or contents by at least one of the following: flame, heat, smoke or blast)
(A Near Miss is defined as an event in a heritage building that had the potential to start a fire, or a fire adjacent to a heritage building that, without intervention, could have spread to that building)
* on the incident time indicates only the approximate time of the incident is known
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February - 34 Fires & 6 Near Misses
29 February 2020 (14:25) - Derelict building fire in Cattistock treated as arson
The cause of a fire in a large derelict building in Cattistock is being investigated. Fire crews from Maiden Newton were alerted to the blaze on Saturday by passers-by. Crews got to work with a hose reel jet, back up and extra water came from Dorchester Fire Station.
A spokesman from Maiden Newton Fire Station said: "This fire could have been worse and involved the whole property had we not been there within 5 minutes." A spokesman from Dorset Police said: "Dorset Police was called at 2.25pm on Saturday 29 February 2020 to a report of a fire at a derelict building in Cattistock near Dorchester. It is believed the fire was started deliberately and enquiries are ongoing to establish the cause. No arrests have been made."
Standing on a country road near Maiden Newton and set in wooded grounds, very little is known about Cattistock Lodge. Presumably built at some point in the 1700's this large Lodge which locals also described as the village's only Manor House was occupied by the Reverend W Philips who started the Cattistock Hunt there which was originally known as True Blue Hunt, he lived and hunted from Cattistock Lodge from circa 1780 - 1806. The house is not listed and is in a seriously dilapidated condition and has been trashed inside. It is also a popular haunt of Urban Explorers.
News Source: Wessex FM
A spokesman from Maiden Newton Fire Station said: "This fire could have been worse and involved the whole property had we not been there within 5 minutes." A spokesman from Dorset Police said: "Dorset Police was called at 2.25pm on Saturday 29 February 2020 to a report of a fire at a derelict building in Cattistock near Dorchester. It is believed the fire was started deliberately and enquiries are ongoing to establish the cause. No arrests have been made."
Standing on a country road near Maiden Newton and set in wooded grounds, very little is known about Cattistock Lodge. Presumably built at some point in the 1700's this large Lodge which locals also described as the village's only Manor House was occupied by the Reverend W Philips who started the Cattistock Hunt there which was originally known as True Blue Hunt, he lived and hunted from Cattistock Lodge from circa 1780 - 1806. The house is not listed and is in a seriously dilapidated condition and has been trashed inside. It is also a popular haunt of Urban Explorers.
News Source: Wessex FM
Near Miss
29 February 2020 (03:00*) - Fire at a newly-opened Learning Disability Centre in Derry causes fire and smoke damage
29 February 2020 (03:00*) - Fire at a newly-opened Learning Disability Centre in Derry causes fire and smoke damage
A newly-opened centre in Derry for people with learning disabilities has been badly damaged in an overnight fire. The blaze broke out at the Learning Disability Centre at Foyle Road in the early hours of the morning on the 29th February. The centre opened last year in a newly built extension to the Victorian former railway building that houses the Foyle Valley Railway Museum, the original station building having been demolished in 1970, 100 years after its opening. Here the handsome old steam trains and trams still reside on the old Donegal line in the main exhibition area, beside their recreated station platform.
It is run by local organisation, Destined, who received £1.3m from the Community Foundation to develop the project. The aim of the new centre was to build the confidence and the social inclusion of people with a learning disability. It provides state-of-the-art facilities, including meeting rooms and a cafe overlooking the River Foyle.
The cause of the fire is still being investigated and the overall extent of the damage is not yet known. However, the building was broken in to and Sinn Fein MLA Karen Mullan said those who smashed their way into the building then started the fire. Local Sinn Fein councillor Patricia Logue said there was a 'a lot of internal and smoke damage' to the building. The centre provides the provision of education, training and employment, as well as social and recreational activities for the learning-disabled community. It also just recently opened a lovely new café on the ground floor overlooking the river which is always very busy and well supported by people from right across the city. I offer my full support to Dermot and all the staff and users of the services there and hope that they can get things back up and running again as soon as possible."
Foyle Valley Railway Museum was initially opened in 1990 on the site of Foyle Road station of the GNR (Ireland). In August 2016, Destined Ltd, secured a lease on the premises and reopened the museum which had been run down for many years and closed to the public in 2015. A number of Destined members have been trained as Museum staff by a member of Derry & Strabane District Council's Museum Service. A few years ago there were plans in place to demolish the museum and mothball the exhibits.
News Source: Derry Now
It is run by local organisation, Destined, who received £1.3m from the Community Foundation to develop the project. The aim of the new centre was to build the confidence and the social inclusion of people with a learning disability. It provides state-of-the-art facilities, including meeting rooms and a cafe overlooking the River Foyle.
The cause of the fire is still being investigated and the overall extent of the damage is not yet known. However, the building was broken in to and Sinn Fein MLA Karen Mullan said those who smashed their way into the building then started the fire. Local Sinn Fein councillor Patricia Logue said there was a 'a lot of internal and smoke damage' to the building. The centre provides the provision of education, training and employment, as well as social and recreational activities for the learning-disabled community. It also just recently opened a lovely new café on the ground floor overlooking the river which is always very busy and well supported by people from right across the city. I offer my full support to Dermot and all the staff and users of the services there and hope that they can get things back up and running again as soon as possible."
Foyle Valley Railway Museum was initially opened in 1990 on the site of Foyle Road station of the GNR (Ireland). In August 2016, Destined Ltd, secured a lease on the premises and reopened the museum which had been run down for many years and closed to the public in 2015. A number of Destined members have been trained as Museum staff by a member of Derry & Strabane District Council's Museum Service. A few years ago there were plans in place to demolish the museum and mothball the exhibits.
News Source: Derry Now
28 February 2020 (19:30*) - Fire breaks out at KFC in Taunton town centre
A fire has broken out at KFC in Taunton town centre tonight, February 28. The restaurant on East Street is closed after an electrical fire. Firefighters and police officers are reportedly at the scene.
A member of staff has informed us that the fire has now been put out but the branch will not reopen tonight. It is hoped the KFC will reopen tomorrow at 10.30am as usual. However the staff member said they could not comment further on the extent of the damage to be addressed.
A spokesperson said: "Two fire engines and an Aerial ladder platform were mobilised to reports of a kitchen fire within a fast food outlet at above location. Upon arrival this was found to be an electrical fire involving a large industrial microwave. Outlet staff and customers had evacuated premises. Crews extinguished using a CO2 extinguisher and isolated the electricity supply to microwave."
The building which houses KFC and Yorkshire Bank is Grade II listed.
News Source: Somerset County Gazette
A member of staff has informed us that the fire has now been put out but the branch will not reopen tonight. It is hoped the KFC will reopen tomorrow at 10.30am as usual. However the staff member said they could not comment further on the extent of the damage to be addressed.
A spokesperson said: "Two fire engines and an Aerial ladder platform were mobilised to reports of a kitchen fire within a fast food outlet at above location. Upon arrival this was found to be an electrical fire involving a large industrial microwave. Outlet staff and customers had evacuated premises. Crews extinguished using a CO2 extinguisher and isolated the electricity supply to microwave."
The building which houses KFC and Yorkshire Bank is Grade II listed.
News Source: Somerset County Gazette
Listing Details
Entry Name: 59 and 60, East Street
Listing Date: 16 October 1973 Grade: II Source: Historic England Source ID: 1060059 English Heritage Legacy ID: 269709 Location: Somerset West and Taunton, Somerset, TA1 County: Somerset District: Taunton Deane Town: Taunton Deane Electoral Ward/Division: Taunton Manor and Wilton Built-Up Area: Taunton Traditional County: Somerset Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Somerset |
Coordinates
Latitude: 51.0145 / 51°0'52"N Longitude: -3.0996 / 3°5'58"W OS Eastings: 322959 OS Northings: 124472 OS Grid: ST229244 Mapcode National: GBR M1.J8KJ Mapcode Global: FRA 46DF.G8Q |
27 February 2020 (18:00*) - Firefighters tackle basement blaze at rustic-chic hotel in Chislehurst
Firefighters have been sent to tackle a fire that has ripped through the basement of The
Bull’s Head Pub and hotel in Chislehurst, Bromley. Four fire crews have been scrambled to tackle the blaze on Royal Parade at the rustic-chic pub. Crews were called just after 6pm on Thursday evening. The cause of the blaze is currently unexplained and crews remain at the commercial property using two hose reels.
The Bull’s Head is Grade II listed and was originally constructed in 1753 as a coaching inn with rooms for travellers. It was a small hotel when bought by Young's in 1931. It was hit by bombs in 1945 but was quickly reopened. Today it remains a hotel with 15 guest rooms.
News Source: UKNIP247
Bull’s Head Pub and hotel in Chislehurst, Bromley. Four fire crews have been scrambled to tackle the blaze on Royal Parade at the rustic-chic pub. Crews were called just after 6pm on Thursday evening. The cause of the blaze is currently unexplained and crews remain at the commercial property using two hose reels.
The Bull’s Head is Grade II listed and was originally constructed in 1753 as a coaching inn with rooms for travellers. It was a small hotel when bought by Young's in 1931. It was hit by bombs in 1945 but was quickly reopened. Today it remains a hotel with 15 guest rooms.
News Source: UKNIP247
Listing Details
Entry Name: The Bulls Head Public House
Listing Date: 25 August 1954 Grade: II Source: Historic England Source ID: 1186787 English Heritage Legacy ID: 358560 Location: Bromley, London, BR7 County: London District: Bromley Electoral Ward/Division: Chislehurst Built-Up Area: Bromley Traditional County: Kent Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Greater London Church of England Parish: Chislehurst St Nicholas Church of England Diocese: Rochester |
Coordinates
Latitude: 51.4109 / 51°24'39"N Longitude: 0.0763 / 0°4'34"E OS Eastings: 544498 OS Northings: 170032 OS Grid: TQ444700 Mapcode National: GBR NP.ZWM Mapcode Global: VHHNY.8SQS |
24 February 2020 (17:43) - Pub and flats evacuated after kitchen blaze
An historic pub has closed for a deep clean following a kitchen fire. The drama unfolded at around 5.45pm on Monday (February 24) when fire took hold in a commercial oven as staff meals were being cooked and saw police, two fire crews and an ambulance respond.
Ken Livingstone, at the Dukes Head in Hall Quay, Great Yarmouth, has hailed the quick response of the emergency services who were on the scene within minutes. He said all staff as well as occupants in the flats above were evacuated as firefighters used hose reel jets to put out the flames within the oven compartment and around the back of the appliance. As it was the damage was superficial, Mr Livingstone said, adding that because of the interest on social media the owners who are holidaying abroad, found out about it while the incident was still going on.
Because of the fire the pub was unable to open last night and is closed today for a deep clean, but will open at 5pm. Mr Livingstone said he was thankful for the fire service's quick response as well as for their assurances and recommendations. He added the blaze was likely caused by an oven fault, taking hold in a different part to where the food was cooking. A spokesman for the fire service said the alarm was raised via a 999 call at 5.43pm arriving four minutes later. The incident took just over an hour and half to deal with.
The building is Grade II listed and has a date stone inscribed 1609 and initials S over R I. It is one of the few Elizabethan buildings to survive in the town and was originally a merchant house.
News Source: Great Yarmouth Mercury
Ken Livingstone, at the Dukes Head in Hall Quay, Great Yarmouth, has hailed the quick response of the emergency services who were on the scene within minutes. He said all staff as well as occupants in the flats above were evacuated as firefighters used hose reel jets to put out the flames within the oven compartment and around the back of the appliance. As it was the damage was superficial, Mr Livingstone said, adding that because of the interest on social media the owners who are holidaying abroad, found out about it while the incident was still going on.
Because of the fire the pub was unable to open last night and is closed today for a deep clean, but will open at 5pm. Mr Livingstone said he was thankful for the fire service's quick response as well as for their assurances and recommendations. He added the blaze was likely caused by an oven fault, taking hold in a different part to where the food was cooking. A spokesman for the fire service said the alarm was raised via a 999 call at 5.43pm arriving four minutes later. The incident took just over an hour and half to deal with.
The building is Grade II listed and has a date stone inscribed 1609 and initials S over R I. It is one of the few Elizabethan buildings to survive in the town and was originally a merchant house.
News Source: Great Yarmouth Mercury
Listing Details
Entry Name: Dukes Head Public House
Listing Date: 27 June 1953 Grade: II Source: Historic England Source ID: 1096839 English Heritage Legacy ID: 468477 Location: Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 County: Norfolk District: Great Yarmouth Town: Great Yarmouth Electoral Ward/Division: Central and Northgate Parish: Non Civil Parish Built-Up Area: Great Yarmouth Traditional County: Norfolk Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Norfolk Church of England Parish: Great Yarmouth Church of England Diocese: Norwich |
Coordinates
Latitude: 52.6074 / 52°36'26"N Longitude: 1.7236 / 1°43'24"E OS Eastings: 652209 OS Northings: 307583 OS Grid: TG522075 Mapcode National: GBR YQY.JL8 Mapcode Global: WHNVZ.FQZG |
23 February 2020 (16:27) - Sixteen fire crews tackling major blaze at former Tolly Cobbold Brewery in Ipswich
A major fire has broken out at the former Tolly Cobbold Brewery in Ipswich. A number of fire crews have been called to the site on Cliff Quay. Witnesses have reported large amounts of smoke coming from the building. The following fire appliances were mobilised: 2 from Colchester, 3 from Ipswich East, 2 from Woodbridge, 2 from Princes Street, 1 from Felixstowe, 1 from Orford, 1 from Needham Market, 1 from Stowmarket, 1 from Hadleigh, 2 from Haverhill.
A Suffolk Fire and Rescue spokesperson said that fire had broken out in some of the higher floors of the building and the roof. She added that the fire had been sectioned off and that officers were using an aerial platform to deal with the blaze. Suffolk police said on Twitter: "Police urge residents in the Cliff Road/Cliff Quay area of Ipswich to keep windows shut due to a large fire at the former Tolly Cobbold brewery Suffolk Fire on scene - no-one believed to be hurt."
The former Tolly Cobbold brewery on Cliff Quay is one of the best known buildings in Ipswich. It has not been used to produce beer since 2002. Several years ago, it was due to be redeveloped and converted into a business and educational centre as part of a major new project on the Cliff Quay site. However despite planning permission for the work on the historic listed building being granted in 2016, nothing happened - and in summer 2019 its Bury St Edmunds-based owner Pigeon Developments sold the site.The identity of the new owner was not revealed at the time.
The brewery was completed in 1896. It has been Grade II listed since 1989. In 2015 it was named one of the most endangered buildings in the country by the Victorian Society. The listing includes the fixtures and fittings inside the brewery as well as the building itself.
News Source: Ipswich Star
A Suffolk Fire and Rescue spokesperson said that fire had broken out in some of the higher floors of the building and the roof. She added that the fire had been sectioned off and that officers were using an aerial platform to deal with the blaze. Suffolk police said on Twitter: "Police urge residents in the Cliff Road/Cliff Quay area of Ipswich to keep windows shut due to a large fire at the former Tolly Cobbold brewery Suffolk Fire on scene - no-one believed to be hurt."
The former Tolly Cobbold brewery on Cliff Quay is one of the best known buildings in Ipswich. It has not been used to produce beer since 2002. Several years ago, it was due to be redeveloped and converted into a business and educational centre as part of a major new project on the Cliff Quay site. However despite planning permission for the work on the historic listed building being granted in 2016, nothing happened - and in summer 2019 its Bury St Edmunds-based owner Pigeon Developments sold the site.The identity of the new owner was not revealed at the time.
The brewery was completed in 1896. It has been Grade II listed since 1989. In 2015 it was named one of the most endangered buildings in the country by the Victorian Society. The listing includes the fixtures and fittings inside the brewery as well as the building itself.
News Source: Ipswich Star
Listing Details
Entry Name: Tolly Cobbold Brewery
Listing Date: 23 October 1989 Grade: II Source: Historic England Source ID: 1237415 English Heritage Legacy ID: 428671 Location: Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 County: Suffolk District: Ipswich Town: Ipswich Electoral Ward/Division: Holywells Built-Up Area: Ipswich Traditional County: Suffolk Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Suffolk Church of England Parish: Ipswich St Clement with St Luke Church of England Diocese: St.Edmundsbury and Ipswich |
Coordinates
Latitude: 52.0444 / 52°2'39"N Longitude: 1.1641 / 1°9'50"E OS Eastings: 617079 OS Northings: 243165 OS Grid: TM170431 Mapcode National: GBR VP7.TBF Mapcode Global: VHLBT.4W85 |
22 February 2020 (01:21) - Fire destroys barn roof near Corby
A fire has destroyed the roof of a barn near Corby after firefighters tackled the blaze from the early hours of this morning (Saturday, February 22). Four fire engines from Corby, Kettering and Burton Latimer were called to the fire on Woodlands Lane, Great Oakley, at around 1.20am. "The multi-use barn was severely damaged by the fire," a Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service spokesman said. Crews started leaving from 3.30am before all firefighters were gone by 5.10am but an investigation is underway with the cause unknown so far.
The 19th Century Barn lies in the yard of Brooklyn Farm, which is within the Great Oakley Conservation Area. The Area Appraisal says the following about the group of farms and farm buildings:
“The village included several notable farms which are relics of a much more extensive farming village: Woodhouse Farm, Brooklyn Farm and Home Farm with their associated farm buildings are indicative of the importance of farming to the local economy before the 20th Century. These groups of buildings on Woodhouse Lane form a mixture of different types of agricultural buildings which combine to create an interesting, varied and yet integrated street scene adding to the character and interest of this part of Great Oakley.”
News Source: Northamptonshire Telegraph
The 19th Century Barn lies in the yard of Brooklyn Farm, which is within the Great Oakley Conservation Area. The Area Appraisal says the following about the group of farms and farm buildings:
“The village included several notable farms which are relics of a much more extensive farming village: Woodhouse Farm, Brooklyn Farm and Home Farm with their associated farm buildings are indicative of the importance of farming to the local economy before the 20th Century. These groups of buildings on Woodhouse Lane form a mixture of different types of agricultural buildings which combine to create an interesting, varied and yet integrated street scene adding to the character and interest of this part of Great Oakley.”
News Source: Northamptonshire Telegraph
20 February 2020 (11:45) - Firefighters tackling blaze involving vehicles and church in South Woodford
Firefighters are at the scene of a fire involving vehicles and part of a church in South Woodford. The London Fire Brigade (LFB) said two cars and a van were destroyed by a blaze on High Road. Part of another car and a small part of the exterior of a church were also damaged by the fire. The brigade said a man was treated by paramedics at the scene.
A London Ambulance Service spokesman said: "We were called at 12:06pm today (20 February) to reports of a fire on Derby Road, South Woodford. We dispatched an ambulance crew to the scene. We assessed a person at the scene but didn't take them to hospital."
Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters were called to the scene shortly before 11.45am, with the flames under control at around 12.40pm. An LFB spokesman said the brigade has received 21 calls to the blaze, adding: "The cause of the fire is not known at this time."
An eyewitness in a building near to Woodford Methodist Church said that they had heard a commotion and a large bang outside, but didn't think anything of it until they heard the sirens of fire engines a few minutes later. We didn't even smell the smoke, but all of a sudden there were a load of firefighters outside and they told us there were two cars on fire. We've been told we can stay where we are so I think they've got it under control now."
Update: The cause of the fire was a spillage of fuel into a generator causing an explosion outside the church that left three burnt out at the roadside and damaged the building's exterior. The church sent a text message to staff and volunteers yesterday notifying them of the fire and said: "No one is badly hurt but we do have a lot of shaken church volunteers." The church's exterior is damaged but the church and hall are still in use.
The church was built in 1876 and underwent a major remodelling of the rear section in 1960.
News Source: Ilford Recorder
A London Ambulance Service spokesman said: "We were called at 12:06pm today (20 February) to reports of a fire on Derby Road, South Woodford. We dispatched an ambulance crew to the scene. We assessed a person at the scene but didn't take them to hospital."
Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters were called to the scene shortly before 11.45am, with the flames under control at around 12.40pm. An LFB spokesman said the brigade has received 21 calls to the blaze, adding: "The cause of the fire is not known at this time."
An eyewitness in a building near to Woodford Methodist Church said that they had heard a commotion and a large bang outside, but didn't think anything of it until they heard the sirens of fire engines a few minutes later. We didn't even smell the smoke, but all of a sudden there were a load of firefighters outside and they told us there were two cars on fire. We've been told we can stay where we are so I think they've got it under control now."
Update: The cause of the fire was a spillage of fuel into a generator causing an explosion outside the church that left three burnt out at the roadside and damaged the building's exterior. The church sent a text message to staff and volunteers yesterday notifying them of the fire and said: "No one is badly hurt but we do have a lot of shaken church volunteers." The church's exterior is damaged but the church and hall are still in use.
The church was built in 1876 and underwent a major remodelling of the rear section in 1960.
News Source: Ilford Recorder
Near Miss
19 February 2020 (14:54) - Firefighters tackling huge flames from garage fire in Ramsgate
19 February 2020 (14:54) - Firefighters tackling huge flames from garage fire in Ramsgate
Firefighters have been spotted in Ramsgate this afternoon (February 19) tackling a fire. Thick black smoke was seen billowing above the rooftops of buildings above East Cliff around 3pm. Three fire engines raced to the seafront, along with police cars.
A spokesman for Kent Fire and Rescue Service said: "We have been sent to reports of a garage fire near Wellington Crescent in Ramsgate. Three fire engines are in attendance and crews wearing breathing apparatus are using compressed air foam and main jets to tackle the blaze." Kent Fire and Rescue Service have confirmed no one was hurt.
A spokesman for Kent Police said: "Police were called to Cottage Road, Ramsgate at 2.59pm on Wednesday, 19 February 2020 following a report of a fire in the rear garden of a house. Officers are currently on the scene."
The fire was in a garage in the rear garden of Grade II listed East Cliff House, built in 1825 for William Miller. The name East Cliff House is inscribed on plaque over central 1st floor window. William Miller was a shipwright, his yards on the beaches below connected to East Cliff House by tunnel through the chalk.
News Source: Kent Online
A spokesman for Kent Fire and Rescue Service said: "We have been sent to reports of a garage fire near Wellington Crescent in Ramsgate. Three fire engines are in attendance and crews wearing breathing apparatus are using compressed air foam and main jets to tackle the blaze." Kent Fire and Rescue Service have confirmed no one was hurt.
A spokesman for Kent Police said: "Police were called to Cottage Road, Ramsgate at 2.59pm on Wednesday, 19 February 2020 following a report of a fire in the rear garden of a house. Officers are currently on the scene."
The fire was in a garage in the rear garden of Grade II listed East Cliff House, built in 1825 for William Miller. The name East Cliff House is inscribed on plaque over central 1st floor window. William Miller was a shipwright, his yards on the beaches below connected to East Cliff House by tunnel through the chalk.
News Source: Kent Online
Listing Details
Entry Name: East Cliff House
Listing Date: 4 February 1988 Grade: II Source: Historic England Source ID: 1315682 English Heritage Legacy ID: 172058 Location: Ramsgate, Thanet, Kent, CT11 County: Kent District: Thanet Civil Parish: Ramsgate Built-Up Area: Ramsgate Traditional County: Kent Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Kent |
Coordinates
Latitude: 51.3331 / 51°19'59"N Longitude: 1.4234 / 1°25'24"E OS Eastings: 638569 OS Northings: 164898 OS Grid: TR385648 Mapcode National: GBR X0M.6QW Mapcode Global: VHMCW.MRCF |
19 February 2020 (12:32) - City centre building evacuated as firefighters arrive at scene
A landmark Liverpool city centre building was evacuated by firefighters this afternoon. A spokeswoman for the force said firefighters had to enter the building with CO2 extinguishers as they investigated the smoke inside. The spokeswoman said: "Firefighters are currently in attendance at Georges Dock Building on Georges Dock Way, Liverpool City Centre. Crews were alerted at 12.32pm and on scene at 12.37pm. Two fire engines are currently in attendance. On arrival firefighters began investigating smoke issuing from the lower levels of the building. Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus have entered the building with CO2 extinguishers. A full evacuation of the building has taken place. The incident is ongoing."
An ambulance was also pictured at the scene, although a spokeswoman for the North West Ambulance service confirmed the ambulance was not needed.
The Mersey Tunnel building was designed by H. J. Rowse in Art Deco style and opened in 1934. It is Grade II listed. It contains the ventilation tower and control station for Queensway Tunnel under the River Mersey connecting Liverpool and Birkenhead.
News Source: Echo
An ambulance was also pictured at the scene, although a spokeswoman for the North West Ambulance service confirmed the ambulance was not needed.
The Mersey Tunnel building was designed by H. J. Rowse in Art Deco style and opened in 1934. It is Grade II listed. It contains the ventilation tower and control station for Queensway Tunnel under the River Mersey connecting Liverpool and Birkenhead.
News Source: Echo
Listing Details
Entry Name: George's Dock Ventilation and Central Control Station of the Mersey Road Tunnel
Listing Date: 10 October 1980 Grade: II Source: Historic England Source ID: 1187177 English Heritage Legacy ID: 214148 Location: Liverpool, L3 County: Liverpool Electoral Ward/Division: Central Built-Up Area: Liverpool Traditional County: Lancashire Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Merseyside Church of England Parish: Liverpool Our Lady and St Nicholas Church of England Diocese: Liverpool |
Coordinates
Latitude: 53.4047 / 53°24'16"N Longitude: -2.9939 / 2°59'38"W OS Eastings: 334017 OS Northings: 390220 OS Grid: SJ340902 Mapcode National: GBR 72P.CH Mapcode Global: WH876.ZPH8 |
18 February 2020 (15:30*) - Thirty firefighters tackle blaze after explosion in Specsavers
Six fire engines have been called to a fire at Specsavers in Retford following an explosion. The three-storey building in the Market Place has also suffered a partial collapse in the incident that happened at about 3.30pm on Tuesday, February 18. Grove Street has been cordoned off between the mini roundabout and the traffic lights as emergency services attended.
A Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service spokesman said at 5pm: "We are dealing with an incident in the Market Place. There has been an explosion in the Specsavers building that's caused a fire and partial building collapse. It's an ongoing incident. We have six fire engines with appliances from Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire."
Kirsten Bond Ball told us she saw a lot of black, acrid smoke as she was walking down Grove Street earlier. She said: “I wasn’t able to see exactly where it was coming from but the fire crews were in full breathing apparatus going through an access way between Santander and Cheeky Monkeys.”
Harry Brayfold said: "It looks like the urban search and rescue team are there, as are the command unit. There is one ambulance - no obvious casualties being dealt with."
The late 18th century building is Grade II listed and lies within Retford Conservation Area.
News Source: Lincolnshire Live
A Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service spokesman said at 5pm: "We are dealing with an incident in the Market Place. There has been an explosion in the Specsavers building that's caused a fire and partial building collapse. It's an ongoing incident. We have six fire engines with appliances from Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire."
Kirsten Bond Ball told us she saw a lot of black, acrid smoke as she was walking down Grove Street earlier. She said: “I wasn’t able to see exactly where it was coming from but the fire crews were in full breathing apparatus going through an access way between Santander and Cheeky Monkeys.”
Harry Brayfold said: "It looks like the urban search and rescue team are there, as are the command unit. There is one ambulance - no obvious casualties being dealt with."
The late 18th century building is Grade II listed and lies within Retford Conservation Area.
News Source: Lincolnshire Live
Listing Details
Entry Name: 10a and 10, Market Place
Listing Date: 5 November 1976 Last Amended: 12 September 1977 Grade: II Source: Historic England Source ID: 1178913 English Heritage Legacy ID: 240943 Location: Bassetlaw, Nottinghamshire, DN22 County: Nottinghamshire District: Bassetlaw Town: Bassetlaw Electoral Ward/Division: East Retford East Built-Up Area: Retford Traditional County: Nottinghamshire Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Nottinghamshire Church of England Parish: Retford Team Church of England Diocese: Southwell and Nottingham |
Coordinates
Latitude: 53.3229 / 53°19'22"N Longitude: -0.9422 / 0°56'32"W OS Eastings: 470553 OS Northings: 381180 OS Grid: SK705811 Mapcode National: GBR PZV0.SK Mapcode Global: WHFG8.HRJ0 |
18 February 2020 (15:16) - Chimney fire breaks out at thatched cottage
Firefighters battled a blaze at a thatched home in the Suffolk village of Bradfield St Clare this afternoon. Two fire engines, from Bury St Edmunds, were called to a property in St Clare Hall Road at 3.16pm.
A fire service spokeswoman said the property affected is thatched, but added that the fire was contained to the chimney and showed little sign of spreading. A stop was called on the incident as of 4.16pm. Two fire crews dealt with the fire, and there were no reported injuries. The extent of the damage to the chimney and property is not clear at this time. The spokeswoman said there was a lot of smoke in the area but no injuries have been reported.
The chimney fire is believed to have been at St Clare Cottage is Grade II listed and dating from the 16th Century.
News Source: East Anglian Daily Times
A fire service spokeswoman said the property affected is thatched, but added that the fire was contained to the chimney and showed little sign of spreading. A stop was called on the incident as of 4.16pm. Two fire crews dealt with the fire, and there were no reported injuries. The extent of the damage to the chimney and property is not clear at this time. The spokeswoman said there was a lot of smoke in the area but no injuries have been reported.
The chimney fire is believed to have been at St Clare Cottage is Grade II listed and dating from the 16th Century.
News Source: East Anglian Daily Times
Listing Details
Entry Name: St Clare Cottage
Listing Date: 27 January 1984 Grade: II Source: Historic England Source ID: 1228871 English Heritage Legacy ID: 403235 Location: Bradfield St. Clare, West Suffolk, Suffolk, IP30 County: Suffolk District: St. Edmundsbury Civil Parish: Bradfield St. Clare Traditional County: Suffolk Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Suffolk Church of England Parish: Bradfield St Clare Church of England Diocese: St.Edmundsbury and Ipswich |
Coordinates
Latitude: 52.1829 / 52°10'58"N Longitude: 0.7982 / 0°47'53"E OS Eastings: 591397 OS Northings: 257542 OS Grid: TL913575 Mapcode National: GBR RH6.4M9 Mapcode Global: VHKDK.SDBF |
18 February 2020 (08:41) - Fire drama at the former St Paul's Church in Staverton
Firefighters from Bradford on Avon and Trowbridge put out a fire in the former St Paul's Church at Staverton on Tuesday (Feb 18). The Grade II listed church is being renovated and converted into a private home after being put up for sale by the Diocese of Salisbury in 2013. It had closed in 2010. Dorset and Wiltshire Fire & Rescue Service said the crews found the fire in the floorboards on the ground floor. They extinguished the fire using two breathing apparatus and one hose reel jet.
A chapel of ease at Staverton was recorded in the 14th century, belonging to the church of St James at Trowbridge. The chapel dedicated to St Paul was rebuilt and enlarged on the same site in 1826 and became a church in 1839 when Staverton became a separate ecclesiastical parish. The porch was added in 1861.
News Source: Wiltshire Times
A chapel of ease at Staverton was recorded in the 14th century, belonging to the church of St James at Trowbridge. The chapel dedicated to St Paul was rebuilt and enlarged on the same site in 1826 and became a church in 1839 when Staverton became a separate ecclesiastical parish. The porch was added in 1861.
News Source: Wiltshire Times
Listing Details
Entry Name: Church of St Paul
Listing Date: 14 June 1988 Grade: II Source: Historic England Source ID: 1021875 English Heritage Legacy ID: 314668 Location: Staverton, Wiltshire, BA14 County: Wiltshire Civil Parish: Staverton Traditional County: Wiltshire Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Wiltshire Church of England Parish: Staverton with Hilperton Marsh Church of England Diocese: Salisbury |
Coordinates
Latitude: 51.3466 / 51°20'47"N Longitude: -2.2098 / 2°12'35"W OS Eastings: 385486 OS Northings: 160855 OS Grid: ST854608 Mapcode National: GBR 1SF.D53 Mapcode Global: VH96W.NF41 |
18 February 2020 (09:20*) - Fire breaks out at seaside pub
Firefighters were called into the centre of Cromer to put out a chimney fire at The Wellington pub. The crew was called to the venue, at the corner of Garden Street and New Street, at around 9.20am this morning (Tuesday, February 18).
A Norfolk Fire and Rescue spokesman said: "Two fire crews, one from Sheringham and one from Cromer attended. They used equipment including back pack sprayers and a thermal image camera to extinguish a chimney fire and ventilate an area inside the property." The pub's manager said around 9.45am it was a chimney fire which had since been put out. The fire crews left the scene at about 10.45am.
The “Wellie”, as the pub is affectionately known locally, is an early 20th century building and is Grade II listed.
News Source: Eastern Daily Press
A Norfolk Fire and Rescue spokesman said: "Two fire crews, one from Sheringham and one from Cromer attended. They used equipment including back pack sprayers and a thermal image camera to extinguish a chimney fire and ventilate an area inside the property." The pub's manager said around 9.45am it was a chimney fire which had since been put out. The fire crews left the scene at about 10.45am.
The “Wellie”, as the pub is affectionately known locally, is an early 20th century building and is Grade II listed.
News Source: Eastern Daily Press
Listing Details
Entry Name: The Wellington Public House
Listing Date: 21 January 1977 Grade: II Source: Historic England Source ID: 1049010 English Heritage Legacy ID: 222518 Location: Cromer, North Norfolk, Norfolk, NR27 County: Norfolk District: North Norfolk Civil Parish: Cromer Built-Up Area: Cromer Traditional County: Norfolk Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Norfolk Church of England Parish: Cromer St Peter and St Paul Church of England Diocese: Norwich |
Coordinates
Latitude: 52.9323 / 52°55'56"N Longitude: 1.3 / 1°18'0"E OS Eastings: 621882 OS Northings: 342310 OS Grid: TG218423 Mapcode National: GBR VBR.5H5 Mapcode Global: WHMS2.YK7C |
15 February 2020 (13:30) - Fire services attend chimney fire at The Ferry in Cookham
Maidenhead fire service was called to a fire at The Ferry pub in Sutton Road, Cookham at 1:30 this afternoon (Saturday). Fire fighters remained at the scene for about two hours while they extinguished a blaze in the chimney. There was no damage to the pub. No one was injured during the blaze.
The Ferry pub is Grade II listed and was originally a row of cottages built in the 17th century.
News Source: Maidenhead Advertiser
The Ferry pub is Grade II listed and was originally a row of cottages built in the 17th century.
News Source: Maidenhead Advertiser
Listing Details
Entry Name: The Ferry
Listing Date: 11 April 1972 Last Amended: 22 September 1987 Grade: II Source: Historic England Source ID: 1117581 English Heritage Legacy ID: 40854 Location: Cookham, Windsor and Maidenhead, SL6 County: Windsor and Maidenhead Civil Parish: Cookham Built-Up Area: High Wycombe Traditional County: Berkshire Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Berkshire Church of England Parish: Cookham Church of England Diocese: Oxford |
Coordinates
Latitude: 51.5615 / 51°33'41"N Longitude: -0.7061 / 0°42'22"W OS Eastings: 489787 OS Northings: 185527 OS Grid: SU897855 Mapcode National: GBR D65.291 Mapcode Global: VHDWK.Q01S |
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15 February 2020 (?) - Pub beer garden closed after arson attack
15 February 2020 (?) - Pub beer garden closed after arson attack
Part of an Ulverston pub has been closed following an arson attack. The outside shelter at The Sun has been closed after a section of the beer garden was set on fire. In a Facebook post bosses said: "Unfortunately our under-cover section of the beer garden will be closed this evening due to criminal damage. A customer has poured flammable liquid through the cover and into the open flame, causing the entire surround to set on fire. We are now looking at CCTV footage of the incident; and apologise in advance for any inconvenience this causes to our other customers."
The Sun is a Grade II listed coaching inn, dating to the late 18th century.
News Source: The Mail
The Sun is a Grade II listed coaching inn, dating to the late 18th century.
News Source: The Mail
Listing Details
Entry Name: Sun Hotel
Listing Date: 20 July 1970 Last Amended: 19 April 1996 Grade: II Source: Historic England Source ID: 1270205 English Heritage Legacy ID: 459990 Location: Ulverston, South Lakeland, Cumbria, LA12 County: Cumbria District: South Lakeland Civil Parish: Ulverston Built-Up Area: Ulverston Traditional County: Lancashire Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Cumbria Church of England Parish: Ulverston St Mary with Holy Trinity Church of England Diocese: Carlisle |
Coordinates
Latitude: 54.1958 / 54°11'44"N Longitude: -3.0957 / 3°5'44"W OS Eastings: 328612 OS Northings: 478340 OS Grid: SD286783 Mapcode National: GBR 6MTX.LN Mapcode Global: WH725.FS3S |
15 February 2020 (00:25) - Former Fife secondary school hit again by fire
Firefighters were called to the old Viewforth High School building in Loughborough Road at around 12.25am on Saturday following a reports of a fire. Two appliances were sent out to the incident where firefighters brought the blaze under control.
This is the second time in as many months that firefighters have been called out to deal with a fire at the derelict building. At the start of January firefighters were called out after there were reports of a fire which had broke out in one of the former classrooms. The old Viewforth building was initially hit by fire in October 2017, having been empty since the school’s relocation to the Windmill Campus.
A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “We were alerted at 12.25am on Saturday, February 15 to reports of a fire within a derelict building on Loughborough Road, Kirkcaldy. Operations Control mobilised two appliances to the road where firefighters extinguished the fire. Crews left after ensuring the area was made safe.”
The former school is Category C listed and was built in 1898.
News Source: Fife Today
This is the second time in as many months that firefighters have been called out to deal with a fire at the derelict building. At the start of January firefighters were called out after there were reports of a fire which had broke out in one of the former classrooms. The old Viewforth building was initially hit by fire in October 2017, having been empty since the school’s relocation to the Windmill Campus.
A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “We were alerted at 12.25am on Saturday, February 15 to reports of a fire within a derelict building on Loughborough Road, Kirkcaldy. Operations Control mobilised two appliances to the road where firefighters extinguished the fire. Crews left after ensuring the area was made safe.”
The former school is Category C listed and was built in 1898.
News Source: Fife Today
Listing Details
Entry Name: Loughborough Road, Viewforth High School
Listing Date: 26 March 1998 Category: C Source: Historic Scotland Source ID: 392477 Historic Scotland Designation Reference: LB45537 Building Class: Cultural Location: Kirkcaldy County: Fife Town: Kirkcaldy Electoral Ward: Kirkcaldy East Traditional County: Fife |
Coordinates
Latitude: 56.1255 / 56°7'31"N Longitude: -3.1334 / 3°8'0"W OS Eastings: 329639 OS Northings: 693103 OS Grid: NT296931 Mapcode National: GBR 2B.L40C Mapcode Global: WH6RV.V92H |
14 February 2020 (14:50) - Fire breaks out at former Huddersfield Technical College
Fire crews were quick to put out at blaze at the former Huddersfield Technical College building this afternoon. The crews from Rastrick, Huddersfield and Dewsbury were mobilised to the incident on Portland Street in Huddersfield town centre. And West Yorkshire Police sealed off the scene so firefighters could get to work uninterrupted by passing motorists.
Rastrick Watch Commander Ian Harrop said they got the call to the derelict former Huddersfield Technical College at 2.50pm. He said: "On attendance we had to gain entrance into the building. We could see smoke coming out of the roof. The fire inside the building was confined to one compartment and took 20 minutes to put it out."
The college has been plagued by arson attacks since its closure several years ago. There have been several attempts to redevelop the site but they have all come to nought. The building is Grade II* listed and was formerly the Huddersfield Infirmary, built in 1831 and designed by architect John Oates.
News Source: Examiner Live
Rastrick Watch Commander Ian Harrop said they got the call to the derelict former Huddersfield Technical College at 2.50pm. He said: "On attendance we had to gain entrance into the building. We could see smoke coming out of the roof. The fire inside the building was confined to one compartment and took 20 minutes to put it out."
The college has been plagued by arson attacks since its closure several years ago. There have been several attempts to redevelop the site but they have all come to nought. The building is Grade II* listed and was formerly the Huddersfield Infirmary, built in 1831 and designed by architect John Oates.
News Source: Examiner Live
Listing Details
Entry Name: Huddersfield Technical College (Administration and Business)
Listing Date: 29 September 1978 Grade: II* Source: Historic England Source ID: 1228645 English Heritage Legacy ID: 403160 Location: Kirklees, HD1 County: Kirklees Electoral Ward/Division: Newsome Parish: Non Civil Parish Built-Up Area: Huddersfield Traditional County: Yorkshire Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): West Yorkshire Church of England Parish: Huddersfield Holy Trinity Church of England Diocese: Leeds |
Coordinates
Latitude: 53.6483 / 53°38'53"N Longitude: -1.7889 / 1°47'20"W OS Eastings: 414050 OS Northings: 416884 OS Grid: SE140168 Mapcode National: GBR HVY7.HX Mapcode Global: WHCB1.HKCJ |
13 February 2020 (06:30) - Firefighters deal with blaze at one of Staffordshire's top schools
Firefighters have dealt with a blaze at one of Staffordshire's top schools. Crews were called to Denstone College, near Uttoxeter, at around 6.30am this morning after a fire broke out in the basement. Wearing breathing apparatus, the teams, from Abbots Bromley, Uttoxeter Tutbury and Longton, used a main jet to extinguish the blaze.
A Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service spokeswoman confirmed the fire is believed to have started in the school's boiler. She said: "The fire service has attended a fire in a school in the Uttoxeter area this morning which has been found to be accidental. We were called to Uttoxeter Road at 6.30am today (Thursday, February 13). Crews from Abbots Bromley, Uttoxeter, Tutbury and Longton attended. Two firefighters wore breathing apparatus and they used a main jet to tackle the fire. The blaze started in the basement of the building is believed to have started in the boiler."
The school buildings, hall, chapel and war memorial are all Grade II listed. Building of the College began in 1868 and was completed five years later as the flagship independent boarding school of the midlands. The school is set in a site of more than one hundred acres of rolling Staffordshire countryside, close to the Derbyshire border. According to Pevsner, the building is Victorian Gothic "with sweeping composition" and is built on an 'H' principle with longer wings to the back and shorter to the front of school.
News Source: Stoke on Trent Live
A Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service spokeswoman confirmed the fire is believed to have started in the school's boiler. She said: "The fire service has attended a fire in a school in the Uttoxeter area this morning which has been found to be accidental. We were called to Uttoxeter Road at 6.30am today (Thursday, February 13). Crews from Abbots Bromley, Uttoxeter, Tutbury and Longton attended. Two firefighters wore breathing apparatus and they used a main jet to tackle the fire. The blaze started in the basement of the building is believed to have started in the boiler."
The school buildings, hall, chapel and war memorial are all Grade II listed. Building of the College began in 1868 and was completed five years later as the flagship independent boarding school of the midlands. The school is set in a site of more than one hundred acres of rolling Staffordshire countryside, close to the Derbyshire border. According to Pevsner, the building is Victorian Gothic "with sweeping composition" and is built on an 'H' principle with longer wings to the back and shorter to the front of school.
News Source: Stoke on Trent Live
Listing Details
Entry Name: Denstone College
Listing Date: 30 May 1985 Grade: II Source: Historic England Source ID: 1230650 English Heritage Legacy ID: 405533 Location: Denstone, East Staffordshire, Staffordshire, ST14 County: Staffordshire District: East Staffordshire Civil Parish: Denstone Traditional County: Staffordshire Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Staffordshire Church of England Parish: Denstone All Saints Church of England Diocese: Lichfield |
Coordinates
Latitude: 52.9601 / 52°57'36"N Longitude: -1.8683 / 1°52'5"W OS Eastings: 408945 OS Northings: 340308 OS Grid: SK089403 Mapcode National: GBR 37Z.GGF Mapcode Global: WHCF9.8VLM |
Building History
(Researched by Heritage & Ecclesiastical Fire Protection)
Denstone began life as a school in 1873, with 46 boarding boys as pupils, organised into eight houses named after benefactors. Numbers remained small until the First World War, when they swelled to 314. Expansion between the wars was limited although a classroom block opened in 1926. During the Second World War playing fields were ploughed up to provide for vegetable growing. The two wars took their toll of pupils with 272 pupils losing their lives: they are commemorated at the College Remembrance Service and there are memorials in Chapel, the Library and the Lonsdale Quadrangle.
7In the early fifties there were a number of fundraising initiatives aimed at increasing facilities, accommodation and a swimming pool, culminating in the Centenary Building for art and design technology in 1977. Day boys and girls were admitted in 1976, with girls’ boarding launched in two houses in 1981. A Royal and Ancient accredited nine hole golf course was opened in 1992, a new Sports Hall in 2000 and the School Room was completely refurbished as a modern theatre in 2003. A purpose-built Music school and additional classrooms were completed in 2010, then a further classroom block, Tookey’s, the home for English, RS and Philosophy & Ethics and the new Sports Pavilion and Complex were completed in 2012. This was followed by a beautiful new library in 2013.
(Researched by Heritage & Ecclesiastical Fire Protection)
Denstone began life as a school in 1873, with 46 boarding boys as pupils, organised into eight houses named after benefactors. Numbers remained small until the First World War, when they swelled to 314. Expansion between the wars was limited although a classroom block opened in 1926. During the Second World War playing fields were ploughed up to provide for vegetable growing. The two wars took their toll of pupils with 272 pupils losing their lives: they are commemorated at the College Remembrance Service and there are memorials in Chapel, the Library and the Lonsdale Quadrangle.
7In the early fifties there were a number of fundraising initiatives aimed at increasing facilities, accommodation and a swimming pool, culminating in the Centenary Building for art and design technology in 1977. Day boys and girls were admitted in 1976, with girls’ boarding launched in two houses in 1981. A Royal and Ancient accredited nine hole golf course was opened in 1992, a new Sports Hall in 2000 and the School Room was completely refurbished as a modern theatre in 2003. A purpose-built Music school and additional classrooms were completed in 2010, then a further classroom block, Tookey’s, the home for English, RS and Philosophy & Ethics and the new Sports Pavilion and Complex were completed in 2012. This was followed by a beautiful new library in 2013.
12 February 2020 (22:09) -Youths start fire in former 'beautiful' derelict church
A fire in a 'beautiful' derelict East Lancashire church was started by youths. Two crews from Bacup and Rawtenstall were called to the blaze on the former Millgate Chapel on Market Street, Shawforth at 10pm last night. Four firefighters wearing breathing apparatus and using two hose reels battled the fire and extinguished the flames in building which was also a former office. Smoke which had filled the building was removed using a ventilation unit. Crews were in attendance for approximately 90 minutes.
Watch manager Chris Howarth from Bacup Fire Station said: "This is a beautiful building and would be a great shame to lose it to fire. It was called Millgate Chapel but was used as an office building for a company." Fire officials are warning people not to go into empty buildings. Mr Howarth added: "The fire service would urge people not to enter the church. The conditions within the building are treacherous with missing hand rails on the stairs and dangerous floors and stair treads throughout the building. Setting deliberate fires ties up valuable fire service resources and should a life threatening incident take place at the same time, fires like this puts lives at risk."
Within the frontage of the building there is raised stone work that reads ‘Millgate Jubilee Schools 1887’ which would indicate that the building was originally constructed as a School, but prior to its use as an office the building it was a Methodist church and perhaps a Sunday school. In 2012, there was a planning application for the building to be converted to 12 apartments, which was refused. The building has remained unoccupied ever since.
News Source: Lancashire Telegraph
Watch manager Chris Howarth from Bacup Fire Station said: "This is a beautiful building and would be a great shame to lose it to fire. It was called Millgate Chapel but was used as an office building for a company." Fire officials are warning people not to go into empty buildings. Mr Howarth added: "The fire service would urge people not to enter the church. The conditions within the building are treacherous with missing hand rails on the stairs and dangerous floors and stair treads throughout the building. Setting deliberate fires ties up valuable fire service resources and should a life threatening incident take place at the same time, fires like this puts lives at risk."
Within the frontage of the building there is raised stone work that reads ‘Millgate Jubilee Schools 1887’ which would indicate that the building was originally constructed as a School, but prior to its use as an office the building it was a Methodist church and perhaps a Sunday school. In 2012, there was a planning application for the building to be converted to 12 apartments, which was refused. The building has remained unoccupied ever since.
News Source: Lancashire Telegraph
12 February 2020 (13:47) - Dramatic image shows house on fire in Castlemorton
Firefighters are tackling a blaze at a farm near Malvern. Dramatic images show the house fire at Hurst Farm, in Castlemorton. The main house is undergoing renovation and no-one was in the property when the fire started. A spokesman for Hereford and Worcester Fire Rescue Service said: " We received a phone call at 1.47pm. Four crews are at the scene and two water jets are tackling the blaze."
Station Commander Adrian Farmer said it was a severe fire. He said: "We're using a special type of foam to tackle the fire provided by a special appliance from Upton. It's a remote location so water is scarce. The building was under renovation at the time and we are not allowing anyone inside as it's now structurally unsafe. It's a severe fire and we will be here into the evening."
Owner Ian Bland is currently living in a caravan on the site. He declined to comment. This is history repeating itself as the same building burned to a shell on the 20th October 2015, also whilst undergoing renovations. The elderly couple who lived there lost all their belongings in the fire.
The farmhouse dates back to at least the late 18th century. It was the home of the Lane family for about four or five generations until the late 1800s.
News Source: Hereford Times
Station Commander Adrian Farmer said it was a severe fire. He said: "We're using a special type of foam to tackle the fire provided by a special appliance from Upton. It's a remote location so water is scarce. The building was under renovation at the time and we are not allowing anyone inside as it's now structurally unsafe. It's a severe fire and we will be here into the evening."
Owner Ian Bland is currently living in a caravan on the site. He declined to comment. This is history repeating itself as the same building burned to a shell on the 20th October 2015, also whilst undergoing renovations. The elderly couple who lived there lost all their belongings in the fire.
The farmhouse dates back to at least the late 18th century. It was the home of the Lane family for about four or five generations until the late 1800s.
News Source: Hereford Times
11 February 2020 (00:45) - Fire crews tackle blaze at Watchet skittle alley
Fire crews were called to tackle a blaze at a skittle alley in the early hours of this morning (February 11). Crews from Williton and Minehead responded to reports of a fire at a property in Swain Street, Watchet, at around 12.45am, along with the aerial ladder platform from Taunton.
A Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: "On arrival crews discovered smoke and flames issuing from the skittle alley so requested further fire engines that were sent from Nether Stowey and Wiveliscombe. Crews used six breathing apparatus, two attack jets, two hose reel jets, one safety jet, two triple extension ladders, a 135 ladder and a compressed air foam jet to extinguish the fire." The spokesperson said the roof of the alley was 100% damaged, along with smoke damage to the rest of the building. Crews will revisit the property in the morning to ensure it is safe," they added.
It is understood the skittle alley was at the West Somerset Hotel, which is a Grade II listed building, dating back to the early 19th century.
News Source: Somerset County Gazette
A Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: "On arrival crews discovered smoke and flames issuing from the skittle alley so requested further fire engines that were sent from Nether Stowey and Wiveliscombe. Crews used six breathing apparatus, two attack jets, two hose reel jets, one safety jet, two triple extension ladders, a 135 ladder and a compressed air foam jet to extinguish the fire." The spokesperson said the roof of the alley was 100% damaged, along with smoke damage to the rest of the building. Crews will revisit the property in the morning to ensure it is safe," they added.
It is understood the skittle alley was at the West Somerset Hotel, which is a Grade II listed building, dating back to the early 19th century.
News Source: Somerset County Gazette
Listing Details
Entry Name: West Somerset Hotel
Listing Date: 29 December 1982 Grade: II Source: Historic England Source ID: 1188106 English Heritage Legacy ID: 264627 Location: Watchet, Somerset West and Taunton, Somerset, TA23 County: Somerset District: West Somerset Civil Parish: Watchet Built-Up Area: Watchet Traditional County: Somerset Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Somerset |
Coordinates
Latitude: 51.1816 / 51°10'53"N Longitude: -3.3305 / 3°19'49"W OS Eastings: 307100 OS Northings: 143330 OS Grid: ST071433 Mapcode National: GBR LQ.5XRJ Mapcode Global: VH6GP.7K5J |
10 February 2020 (11:30) - Fire breaks out at former Lewes school site
Emergency services are at the scene of a fire at the former St Anne’s School in Lewes. East Sussex Fire & Rescue Service confirmed four fire engines were currently in attendance. A spokesman said: "We were called to a fire at a derelict old school in Rotten Row in Lewes. Four fire engines are at the scene and four officers are there." South East Coast Ambulance Service is also in attendance. The fire started shortly before 11.30am.
At 12.30pm, the service provided an update on the incident. A spokesman said: "We are clearing up and packing up at Rotten Row in Lewes following a fire at a derelict building. The fire was contained to one room of the three storey building."
The building was originally a Rectory and the first stone was laid on the 12th August 1834. It became St Anne’s Special School in 1960 and closed down at the end of the Summer Term of 2005. Apart from a short period of use for storage, and another when it was occupied by protesters who were campaigning to prevent the building being converted to flats, it has been unoccupied since then.
News Source: The Argus
At 12.30pm, the service provided an update on the incident. A spokesman said: "We are clearing up and packing up at Rotten Row in Lewes following a fire at a derelict building. The fire was contained to one room of the three storey building."
The building was originally a Rectory and the first stone was laid on the 12th August 1834. It became St Anne’s Special School in 1960 and closed down at the end of the Summer Term of 2005. Apart from a short period of use for storage, and another when it was occupied by protesters who were campaigning to prevent the building being converted to flats, it has been unoccupied since then.
News Source: The Argus
Building History
(Researched by Heritage & Ecclesiastical Fire Protection)
In 1821 the Revd John Scobell became rector of both Southover and All Saints,in Lewes, but was forced to rent a house since neither parish had a parsonage. Three years later he began to press the Governors to use some of their capital to build a new rectory. His problems were three-fold – the population of Southover was growing and rents rising; his present dwelling was too small for a family of five children ‘and yet increasing’; and the field in question, ‘pleasantly and healthily situated’, was already glebeland. He lamented the fact that ‘the ruins of the extensive monastery are the only vestige of a clerical house or residence’ in the parish.
By March 1834 Scobell had obtained plans and an estimate of £1122 to build the house; after further negotiations, on 12 August 1834 the first stone was laid, in the south-east angle of the building, ‘by the rector, and his wife’, but by the 1850s three of the four strips of the land to the west of the house became the site for Lewes Cemetery, and in 1882 the remaining strip was added to the Rectory’s land. The house remained the rectory for less than a century; on 8 May 1920 it was sold, with the permission of the patrons, the bishop of Lewes and the archbishop of Canterbury, to John Henry Every, owner of the Phoenix Ironworks and the so-called King of Lewes.
It is from that date that we begin to find tenancy agreements for the grazing of the land to the north and west of the house, which was itself let to a variety of tenants, including the Deputy Schools Medical Officer. On 20 September 1955 John Every’s grandson sold the house and land to the County Council ‘as a site for a school for educationally sub-normal children and a site for rebuilding Southover Church of England School’. The building was restored and expanded between 1958 and 1960, and in that year St Anne’s Special School, which had been established in De Montford Road in 1951, moved to Rotten Row.
(Researched by Heritage & Ecclesiastical Fire Protection)
In 1821 the Revd John Scobell became rector of both Southover and All Saints,in Lewes, but was forced to rent a house since neither parish had a parsonage. Three years later he began to press the Governors to use some of their capital to build a new rectory. His problems were three-fold – the population of Southover was growing and rents rising; his present dwelling was too small for a family of five children ‘and yet increasing’; and the field in question, ‘pleasantly and healthily situated’, was already glebeland. He lamented the fact that ‘the ruins of the extensive monastery are the only vestige of a clerical house or residence’ in the parish.
By March 1834 Scobell had obtained plans and an estimate of £1122 to build the house; after further negotiations, on 12 August 1834 the first stone was laid, in the south-east angle of the building, ‘by the rector, and his wife’, but by the 1850s three of the four strips of the land to the west of the house became the site for Lewes Cemetery, and in 1882 the remaining strip was added to the Rectory’s land. The house remained the rectory for less than a century; on 8 May 1920 it was sold, with the permission of the patrons, the bishop of Lewes and the archbishop of Canterbury, to John Henry Every, owner of the Phoenix Ironworks and the so-called King of Lewes.
It is from that date that we begin to find tenancy agreements for the grazing of the land to the north and west of the house, which was itself let to a variety of tenants, including the Deputy Schools Medical Officer. On 20 September 1955 John Every’s grandson sold the house and land to the County Council ‘as a site for a school for educationally sub-normal children and a site for rebuilding Southover Church of England School’. The building was restored and expanded between 1958 and 1960, and in that year St Anne’s Special School, which had been established in De Montford Road in 1951, moved to Rotten Row.
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9 February 2020 (13:05) - House on fire in Castle Donington after 'lightning strike' during Storm Ciara
9 February 2020 (13:05) - House on fire in Castle Donington after 'lightning strike' during Storm Ciara
A house is on fire in Castle Donington. It is being reported locally that the fire is the result of a lightning strike. However, that has not been confirmed by the fire service, which is currently dealing with the incident. Two fire crews were sent to the property, in Bondgate, at 1.05pm.
A local resident tweeted a photograph of the house fire. Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus went into the building to tackle the blaze. The occupants of the house had managed to flee the building before the fire crews arrived. “No-one was in the building when we arrived,” said a fire service spokeswoman. “We are dealing with a fire on the first floor of the house. Crews from Castle Donington and Long Eaton, in Derbyshire, have attended the incident. It is believed no-one was hurt in the incident.”
The house affected is next to Grade II listed “Cruck House” with parts dating to the 15th century. It may have originally been an agricultural building, converted to two houses, and now a single dwelling.
News Source: Leicestershire Live
A local resident tweeted a photograph of the house fire. Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus went into the building to tackle the blaze. The occupants of the house had managed to flee the building before the fire crews arrived. “No-one was in the building when we arrived,” said a fire service spokeswoman. “We are dealing with a fire on the first floor of the house. Crews from Castle Donington and Long Eaton, in Derbyshire, have attended the incident. It is believed no-one was hurt in the incident.”
The house affected is next to Grade II listed “Cruck House” with parts dating to the 15th century. It may have originally been an agricultural building, converted to two houses, and now a single dwelling.
News Source: Leicestershire Live
Listing Details
Entry Name: Cruck House
Listing Date: 31 August 1977 Grade: II Source: Historic England Source ID: 1100258 English Heritage Legacy ID: 358086 Location: Castle Donington, North West Leicestershire, Leicestershire, DE74 County: Leicestershire District: North West Leicestershire Civil Parish: Castle Donington Built-Up Area: Castle Donington Traditional County: Leicestershire Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Leicestershire Church of England Parish: Castle Donington St Edward the King and Martyr Church of England Diocese: Leicester |
Coordinates
Latitude: 52.8423 / 52°50'32"N Longitude: -1.34 / 1°20'23"W OS Eastings: 444554 OS Northings: 327407 OS Grid: SK445274 Mapcode National: GBR 7HB.XQ1 Mapcode Global: WHDH8.DT5C |
8 February 2020 (?) - Fire crews tackle deliberate fire at pub in St Werburghs
Fire crews from Avon Fire and Rescue were called to a deliberate fire at the pub in St Werburghs on Saturday, February 8. Crews from Temple and Kingswood fire stations were mobilised to reports of a fire at The Farm pub in St Werburghs, which is also used as a residential building.
Once firefighters arrived they found a fire in the rear bedroom of the building and three male casualties. Firefighters used two breathing apparatus for safety, one high-pressure hose reel and one 45mm jet to put out the fire. They also used a positive pressure ventilation fan and gas monitor to measure and clear the smoke from the building. Firefighters then treated the casualties at the scene for smoke inhalation before handing them over to the ambulance service. Crews then remained on scene and gave fire safety advice to neighbours, including around hoarding. The cause of the fire is thought to be deliberate.
A spokesperson for The Farm pub said: "The pub was shut for two hours on Saturday to allow firefighters to put out the fire. Once the three casualties were treated by firefighters they were taken by the ambulance service and are now fine. The only damage to the pub is cosmetic to the upstairs part of the building."
The Farm pub has an interesting history. It began as Watercress Farm, a building that dates back to at least the early Victorian period. It was the South Wales Railway Tavern by the 1850s, which was opened in the expectation of a railway stop, which never actually materialised. Locals always called it The Farm, the name by which it is now officially named.
News Source: Bristol Live
Once firefighters arrived they found a fire in the rear bedroom of the building and three male casualties. Firefighters used two breathing apparatus for safety, one high-pressure hose reel and one 45mm jet to put out the fire. They also used a positive pressure ventilation fan and gas monitor to measure and clear the smoke from the building. Firefighters then treated the casualties at the scene for smoke inhalation before handing them over to the ambulance service. Crews then remained on scene and gave fire safety advice to neighbours, including around hoarding. The cause of the fire is thought to be deliberate.
A spokesperson for The Farm pub said: "The pub was shut for two hours on Saturday to allow firefighters to put out the fire. Once the three casualties were treated by firefighters they were taken by the ambulance service and are now fine. The only damage to the pub is cosmetic to the upstairs part of the building."
The Farm pub has an interesting history. It began as Watercress Farm, a building that dates back to at least the early Victorian period. It was the South Wales Railway Tavern by the 1850s, which was opened in the expectation of a railway stop, which never actually materialised. Locals always called it The Farm, the name by which it is now officially named.
News Source: Bristol Live
6 February 2020 (21:30) - Inferno destroys 150-year-old Perthshire home just months after couple move in
A couple had a lucky escape when their 150-year-old cottage went up in flames. The two-bedroom bungalow at Alyth was left a blackened shell after the blaze on Thursday night. Four teams of firefighters battled the inferno into the early hours of the morning. The middle-aged couple, who had moved into the Albert Street property just months earlier, managed to get out unharmed. With the help of neighbours, they were able to find their two missing cats, which escaped when the fire broke.
Residents nearby said the owner of the cottage had gone out to collect a takeaway meal and came back minutes later to find his home ablaze. The fire destroyed most of the roof and shattered windows. A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokeswoman said: “We were alerted to reports of a house fire in Alyth just before 9.30pm on Thursday. Four appliances were mobilised to the town’s Albert Street, where firefighters were met by a well-developed fire within a single-storey property.” Crews used breathing apparatus, a hose reel jet and a 45ft ladder to tackle the flames. The fire was brought under control at around 1.20am. The spokeswoman confirmed there were no casualties.
Fire chiefs were back on the scene later on Friday morning as an investigation into the cause of the blaze got under way. One neighbour said: “It’s such a shame for them. They only moved in a few months ago and they had been renovating the property. Now, all that hard work has gone up in smoke.” He said: “They both managed to get out okay. They were really worried about their cats, because they had gone missing during the fire. Everyone was out looking for them and thankfully, they were found safe and sound.” A Police Scotland spokesman added: “Police were called around 9.30pm to assist the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, however the fire was deemed not to be suspicious.”
The house, called Edina Cottage, is next to the town hall. It was built in 1868 and had been sitting empty for several years.
News Source: The Courier
Residents nearby said the owner of the cottage had gone out to collect a takeaway meal and came back minutes later to find his home ablaze. The fire destroyed most of the roof and shattered windows. A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokeswoman said: “We were alerted to reports of a house fire in Alyth just before 9.30pm on Thursday. Four appliances were mobilised to the town’s Albert Street, where firefighters were met by a well-developed fire within a single-storey property.” Crews used breathing apparatus, a hose reel jet and a 45ft ladder to tackle the flames. The fire was brought under control at around 1.20am. The spokeswoman confirmed there were no casualties.
Fire chiefs were back on the scene later on Friday morning as an investigation into the cause of the blaze got under way. One neighbour said: “It’s such a shame for them. They only moved in a few months ago and they had been renovating the property. Now, all that hard work has gone up in smoke.” He said: “They both managed to get out okay. They were really worried about their cats, because they had gone missing during the fire. Everyone was out looking for them and thankfully, they were found safe and sound.” A Police Scotland spokesman added: “Police were called around 9.30pm to assist the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, however the fire was deemed not to be suspicious.”
The house, called Edina Cottage, is next to the town hall. It was built in 1868 and had been sitting empty for several years.
News Source: The Courier
6 February 2020 (20:24) - Investigation into cause of fire at Marriott's in Birkenhead
An investigation is underway into the cause of blaze at a motorcycle garage in Birkenhead. Firefighters were called to Marriott Motor Cycles Ltd in Oxton Road at 8.24pm last night. On arrival crews found a large fire in the rear yard the garage. The fire has spread to the building. Firefighters used an angle grinder to gain access to the building. Nearby residents and businesses were advised to keep windows and doors closed. The fire had spread to the workshop. Oxton Road was closed to motorists as work to extinguish the fire continued. Firefighters remained on scene throughout the night, with the final crew leaving at 6.20am. An investigation into the cause of the fire will be carried out in due course.
Incident commander, group manager Tony Brown, said: "Crews responded quickly to this incident and discovered a large fire, confined mainly to the workshop of a well known Birkenhead motorcycle business. Crews tackled the fire internally and also externally, using our aerial appliance to cut away at the roof and prevent further fire spread. Our firefighters worked tirelessly in dealing with this incident in what can only be described as an extremely complex building. Thankfully, we were able to contain the fire mostly to the workshop area of the business, meaning that the large majority of the new and vintage motorcycles inside have remained unscathed. The business has been part of the Birkenhead community for a very long time and we are extremely pleased that we have been able to minimise the impact as much as possible. I'd also like to praise our fire control operators as they received a large number of calls in relation to this incident and to our emergency service colleagues who assisted in ensuring this incident came to a successful end."
The building was once the offices of the Birkenhead Brewery Company Ltd and was built in 1896.
News Source: Wirral Globe
Incident commander, group manager Tony Brown, said: "Crews responded quickly to this incident and discovered a large fire, confined mainly to the workshop of a well known Birkenhead motorcycle business. Crews tackled the fire internally and also externally, using our aerial appliance to cut away at the roof and prevent further fire spread. Our firefighters worked tirelessly in dealing with this incident in what can only be described as an extremely complex building. Thankfully, we were able to contain the fire mostly to the workshop area of the business, meaning that the large majority of the new and vintage motorcycles inside have remained unscathed. The business has been part of the Birkenhead community for a very long time and we are extremely pleased that we have been able to minimise the impact as much as possible. I'd also like to praise our fire control operators as they received a large number of calls in relation to this incident and to our emergency service colleagues who assisted in ensuring this incident came to a successful end."
The building was once the offices of the Birkenhead Brewery Company Ltd and was built in 1896.
News Source: Wirral Globe
6 February 2020 (16:42) - 50 residents evacuated after fire at five-storey flat block in Mistley
About 50 residents evacuated their five-storey flat block while fire crews tackled an airing cupboard blaze which caused smoke and water damage to several properties. Firefighters were called to the fire in School Lane, Mistley, at 4.42pm yesterday (February 6).
Paul Nutter, a Mistley parish councillor who lives in the flat block, said everyone evacuated the building after hearing the smoke alarm. "There are 51 flats and we had to wait outside for three to four hours while the firefighters went in," he added. "There was a fire in an airing cupboard - and it took firefighters a little while to find it."
A total of six fire crews from Manningtree, Dovercourt, Clacton and Colchester were called to the blaze with firefighters reporting one flat had fire damage, with surrounding properties suffering smoke and water damage. Firefighters managed to extinguish the fire by 6.17pm.
Mr Nutter said about two of the flats are unlivable until they are made safe again. He said a major main concern is that this has happened before. He said: "We had a similar fire three years ago and that was also in an airing cupboard. I think it was a manufacturing fault with the water tank." Mr Nutter said he wants to arrange for an electrician to check all of the flats in a bid to prevent a third fire breaking out in another airing cupboard.
An Essex County Fire and Rescue Service spokesman said: "Firefighters worked to ensure the fire had not spread through any internal walls as well as clear the building of smoke. There were no reported injuries." Fire investigation officers will carry out an investigation into the cause of the blaze. Tendring councillor Carlo Guglielmi said: "It must have been a difficult experience for the residents and luckily nobody was injured. But it's incredibly sad, and I am not sure what a way forward will be and how soon it will be before some residents can live in their flats again."
Free Rodwell House is a restoration and conversion of a five storey, brick-built malthouse, formerly known as Maltings Numbers 3 and 4. It was built 1896-1900 for Free, Rodwell and Co. Ltd and is Grade II listed.
News Source: Harwich and Manningtree Standard
Paul Nutter, a Mistley parish councillor who lives in the flat block, said everyone evacuated the building after hearing the smoke alarm. "There are 51 flats and we had to wait outside for three to four hours while the firefighters went in," he added. "There was a fire in an airing cupboard - and it took firefighters a little while to find it."
A total of six fire crews from Manningtree, Dovercourt, Clacton and Colchester were called to the blaze with firefighters reporting one flat had fire damage, with surrounding properties suffering smoke and water damage. Firefighters managed to extinguish the fire by 6.17pm.
Mr Nutter said about two of the flats are unlivable until they are made safe again. He said a major main concern is that this has happened before. He said: "We had a similar fire three years ago and that was also in an airing cupboard. I think it was a manufacturing fault with the water tank." Mr Nutter said he wants to arrange for an electrician to check all of the flats in a bid to prevent a third fire breaking out in another airing cupboard.
An Essex County Fire and Rescue Service spokesman said: "Firefighters worked to ensure the fire had not spread through any internal walls as well as clear the building of smoke. There were no reported injuries." Fire investigation officers will carry out an investigation into the cause of the blaze. Tendring councillor Carlo Guglielmi said: "It must have been a difficult experience for the residents and luckily nobody was injured. But it's incredibly sad, and I am not sure what a way forward will be and how soon it will be before some residents can live in their flats again."
Free Rodwell House is a restoration and conversion of a five storey, brick-built malthouse, formerly known as Maltings Numbers 3 and 4. It was built 1896-1900 for Free, Rodwell and Co. Ltd and is Grade II listed.
News Source: Harwich and Manningtree Standard
Listing Details
Entry Name: Maltings, Numbers 3 and 4 Adjacent to School Road
Listing Date: 30 July 1975 Last Amended: 30 November 1987 Grade: II Source: Historic England Source ID: 1240302 English Heritage Legacy ID: 438684 Location: Mistley, Tendring, Essex, CO11 County: Essex District: Tendring Civil Parish: Mistley Built-Up Area: Mistley Traditional County: Essex Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Essex Church of England Parish: Mistley with Manningtree St Mary and St Michael Church of England Diocese: Chelmsford |
Coordinates
Latitude: 51.9424 / 51°56'32"N Longitude: 1.0825 / 1°4'57"E OS Eastings: 611964 OS Northings: 231592 OS Grid: TM119315 Mapcode National: GBR TP4.4JC Mapcode Global: VHLCB.QF4S |
6 February 2020 (14:37) - Witnesses tell of blaze at Chinese restaurant in town High Street
Witnesses to a high street blaze have told how they heard people screaming as several retail units went up in flames. The alarm was raised at 2.37pm today after a fire broke out in Watton High Street on the site of a number of retail units. Teams from, Dereham, Thetford, Watton and Methwold spent several hours tackling the fire in the roof of Beijing Diner. The restaurant is located above Casino Games, Cookies cafe and the Watton International Food Centre.
A fire service spokesman said that at least 19 fighters attended the scene and they advised people to avoid the area and close all windows and doors if they were close by. By around 5pm there was just smoke coming from the buildings. No-one is believed to be injured.
Deven Changela, 44, has run Watton Edwards News and Post Office with his wife, Chandni Changela, 40, for four years. He said: "We were working and heard screaming outside at about 2.15pm. We came running out of the shop and saw the flames, a lot of people trying to stop traffic and the fire engine arrived. We got everyone out of the shop and thought just run. We saw the fire engines and the flames and ran, just looking out for people and running. You don't expect this in a small town like Watton. But the community now has to pull together and help support the restaurant. Bricks and mortar can be replaced but what is important is everyone is safe."
Brian Haselgrove, 69, has lived in Watton for six years and said he had never seen a fire like it. He said: "I first saw the smoke at about 2.30pm and walked into the town and saw the smoke get darker. It was still going as we came up the High Street. Thick, black smoke. As we came up the road we could see the fire crews tackling the blaze."
Keith Prince, 61, said: "It's a very nice Chinese restaurant and I have eaten there many times. I was working in the library and I fancied a snack, when I walked to the convenience store I saw all the smoke and the shops were closed. I worry with the finance as businesses on the High Street are struggling and the council wanted to bring life into it but this will cause shops to close. The buildings along the High Street are old and full of heavy timber which is making it difficult [for firefighters]. The firefighters have done an excellent job, I take my hat off to them."
Dennis Brooks, 68, has owned the building since 1992. He said he is still in shock and had recently completed refurbishments to Cookies Cafe and Casino Games, two businesses he is a part of that use the building. He said: "I first heard about it at 2.30pm and came straight down from Ashill. I don't know what happened but all I know is it started upstairs, I assume in the kitchen. The upstairs is Beijing Diner, I have the cafe downstairs which I franchise out which is Cookies and the arcade next door which I run, it's affected all of my businesses. The damage is horrendous, it's my life's work, my life has gone into those businesses. It will hit me tomorrow when I look at it all. I don't know what to do next."
"The building was completely refurbished," Mr Brooks added, "I'd just reopened the cafe two weeks before Christmas, we were just getting into the swing of it. We had completely refit it, refurbished the arcade with all new machines in there but I won't know the damage until I look in there, I don't think it's going to be very good. All of it will be damaged by the fire or water damage. What can you say? At least no-one was hurt."
The late 17th century building is Grade II listed.
News Source: EDP24
A fire service spokesman said that at least 19 fighters attended the scene and they advised people to avoid the area and close all windows and doors if they were close by. By around 5pm there was just smoke coming from the buildings. No-one is believed to be injured.
Deven Changela, 44, has run Watton Edwards News and Post Office with his wife, Chandni Changela, 40, for four years. He said: "We were working and heard screaming outside at about 2.15pm. We came running out of the shop and saw the flames, a lot of people trying to stop traffic and the fire engine arrived. We got everyone out of the shop and thought just run. We saw the fire engines and the flames and ran, just looking out for people and running. You don't expect this in a small town like Watton. But the community now has to pull together and help support the restaurant. Bricks and mortar can be replaced but what is important is everyone is safe."
Brian Haselgrove, 69, has lived in Watton for six years and said he had never seen a fire like it. He said: "I first saw the smoke at about 2.30pm and walked into the town and saw the smoke get darker. It was still going as we came up the High Street. Thick, black smoke. As we came up the road we could see the fire crews tackling the blaze."
Keith Prince, 61, said: "It's a very nice Chinese restaurant and I have eaten there many times. I was working in the library and I fancied a snack, when I walked to the convenience store I saw all the smoke and the shops were closed. I worry with the finance as businesses on the High Street are struggling and the council wanted to bring life into it but this will cause shops to close. The buildings along the High Street are old and full of heavy timber which is making it difficult [for firefighters]. The firefighters have done an excellent job, I take my hat off to them."
Dennis Brooks, 68, has owned the building since 1992. He said he is still in shock and had recently completed refurbishments to Cookies Cafe and Casino Games, two businesses he is a part of that use the building. He said: "I first heard about it at 2.30pm and came straight down from Ashill. I don't know what happened but all I know is it started upstairs, I assume in the kitchen. The upstairs is Beijing Diner, I have the cafe downstairs which I franchise out which is Cookies and the arcade next door which I run, it's affected all of my businesses. The damage is horrendous, it's my life's work, my life has gone into those businesses. It will hit me tomorrow when I look at it all. I don't know what to do next."
"The building was completely refurbished," Mr Brooks added, "I'd just reopened the cafe two weeks before Christmas, we were just getting into the swing of it. We had completely refit it, refurbished the arcade with all new machines in there but I won't know the damage until I look in there, I don't think it's going to be very good. All of it will be damaged by the fire or water damage. What can you say? At least no-one was hurt."
The late 17th century building is Grade II listed.
News Source: EDP24
Listing Details
Entry Name: 44 and 46, High Street
Listing Date: 31 August 1983 Grade: II Source: Historic England Source ID: 1304332 English Heritage Legacy ID: 220149 Location: Watton, Breckland, Norfolk, IP25 County: Norfolk Civil Parish: Watton Built-Up Area: Watton Traditional County: Norfolk Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Norfolk Church of England Parish: Watton St Mary Church of England Diocese: Norwich |
Coordinates
Latitude: 52.5715 / 52°34'17"N Longitude: 0.8246 / 0°49'28"E OS Eastings: 591511 OS Northings: 300827 OS Grid: TF915008 Mapcode National: GBR RBD.R9T Mapcode Global: WHKRB.MMVG |
6 February 2020 (13:17) - Fire crews tackle blaze at The Tavern at Scale Hall in Lancaster
Fire crews have been tackling a fire at The Tavern at Scale Hall on Morecambe Road in Lancaster today (February 6). The fire was first reported at the Grade II listed building, formely known as the Farmhouse Tavern, at around 1.17pm. The former hotel and restaurant was previously planned to be converted into new homes. The fire has now been extinguished and Morecambe Road has now been re-opened in both directions. There is still queuing traffic in the area as a result of the fire, according to the AA.
A spokesperson for Lancashire Fire and Rescue said: "At 1.17pm six fire engines from Lancaster, Morecambe, Horbny, Silverdale, Carnforth and Bolton-le-Sands along with the aerial ladder platform attended a derelict building fire in Brindle Mews, Lancaster. The building measured 40m x 40m and was over three floors with the roof space well alight. Firefighters used six breathing apparatus and two jets to tackle the fire. At 2.48pm the incident was reduced to the aerial ladder platform and one further fire engine."
"Fire at the disused Tavern at Scale Hall on Morecambe Road now extinguished and no immediate danger to surround residential property as far as I’m aware.", said Lancaster City Councillor Phillip Black on Twitter. "No details released as yet about the cause. Likely to be traffic disruption for some time yet - plan ahead for the school run!" It is not yet known if anyone has been injured in the blaze.
The building dates back to about 1700 and was formerly known as Scale Hall Farmhouse and Stables.
News Source: Lancashire Post
A spokesperson for Lancashire Fire and Rescue said: "At 1.17pm six fire engines from Lancaster, Morecambe, Horbny, Silverdale, Carnforth and Bolton-le-Sands along with the aerial ladder platform attended a derelict building fire in Brindle Mews, Lancaster. The building measured 40m x 40m and was over three floors with the roof space well alight. Firefighters used six breathing apparatus and two jets to tackle the fire. At 2.48pm the incident was reduced to the aerial ladder platform and one further fire engine."
"Fire at the disused Tavern at Scale Hall on Morecambe Road now extinguished and no immediate danger to surround residential property as far as I’m aware.", said Lancaster City Councillor Phillip Black on Twitter. "No details released as yet about the cause. Likely to be traffic disruption for some time yet - plan ahead for the school run!" It is not yet known if anyone has been injured in the blaze.
The building dates back to about 1700 and was formerly known as Scale Hall Farmhouse and Stables.
News Source: Lancashire Post
Listing Details
Entry Name: Scale Hall
Listing Date: 22 December 1953 Last Amended: 13 March 1995 Grade: II Source: Historic England Source ID: 1298365 English Heritage Legacy ID: 383223 Location: Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 County: Lancashire District: Lancaster Town: Lancaster Electoral Ward/Division: Skerton West Built-Up Area: Lancaster Traditional County: Lancashire Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Lancashire Church of England Parish: Skerton St Chad Church of England Diocese: Blackburn |
Coordinates
Latitude: 54.0567 / 54°3'24"N Longitude: -2.8206 / 2°49'14"W OS Eastings: 346379 OS Northings: 462621 OS Grid: SD463626 Mapcode National: GBR 8PRJ.4J Mapcode Global: WH846.N92C |
6 February 2020 (09:00*) - Pranzo restaurant on fire as chef flees for life
Firefighters have been tackling a fire at a restaurant in Warwick Road, Sparkhill this morning. The blaze sparked in Pranzo Restaurant at around 9am. Six fire crews are currently at the scene and drivers are being urged to avoid the area. Video from the scene has captured smoke billowing from the top floor of Pranzo restaurant. Motorists are being urged to avoid the area around Pranzo restaurant, on Warwick Road, Sparkhill as fire crews work to tackle the blaze.
A spokesman for West Midlands Fire Service said: "We received 18 separate calls to Warwick Road, shortly before 9am. Six engines, with 34 firefighters, were sent to the scene where they found a severe fire on the first floor of the Pranzo restaurant. Police were called for traffic management and a hydraulic platform is also in attendance."
A chef has told of the moment he awoke to 'alarms and thick smoke' - when a severe blaze ripped through his Sparkhill restaurant. The man, who works at Pranzo on Warwick Road and lives in accommodation above, was asleep when the fire took hold of the building on Thursday, February 6. He said he only awoke when alarms blared and he was faced with a wall of 'thick smoke' when he opened the back door.
Pictures from the scene showed smashed windows and debris littering the ground outside, where residents and the restaurant owner could be seen gathering at the edge of a cordon. The fire was said to have started in the front room of the first floor, which is used as accommodation and has five rooms. By 10.17am the seat of the fire had been extinguished.
The building, that is now Pranzo, has had many names in recent years, but originated as the Waggon and Horses Inn and remained as such for around 160 years. It dates back to at least the 1850s.
News Source: Birmingham Live
A spokesman for West Midlands Fire Service said: "We received 18 separate calls to Warwick Road, shortly before 9am. Six engines, with 34 firefighters, were sent to the scene where they found a severe fire on the first floor of the Pranzo restaurant. Police were called for traffic management and a hydraulic platform is also in attendance."
A chef has told of the moment he awoke to 'alarms and thick smoke' - when a severe blaze ripped through his Sparkhill restaurant. The man, who works at Pranzo on Warwick Road and lives in accommodation above, was asleep when the fire took hold of the building on Thursday, February 6. He said he only awoke when alarms blared and he was faced with a wall of 'thick smoke' when he opened the back door.
Pictures from the scene showed smashed windows and debris littering the ground outside, where residents and the restaurant owner could be seen gathering at the edge of a cordon. The fire was said to have started in the front room of the first floor, which is used as accommodation and has five rooms. By 10.17am the seat of the fire had been extinguished.
The building, that is now Pranzo, has had many names in recent years, but originated as the Waggon and Horses Inn and remained as such for around 160 years. It dates back to at least the 1850s.
News Source: Birmingham Live
6 February 2020 (08:55) - Durham: Waterstones bookshop workers praised for quick response to fire
Firefighters have praised the quick-thinking of bookshop workers who raised the alarm after a fire broke out in a staff area.
County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service station officer Ian Moore said: "Crews from Durham and Spennymoor attended a fire on the second floor at Waterstones in Saddler Street, Durham, at about 8.55am on Thursday. Members of staff had turned up for work and could smell smoke when they entered. They carried out a preliminary investigation to see if they could see where it was coming from and noticed smoke coming from a staff area, away from the store. They evacuated the premises immediately, dialled 999 to call the fire brigade and alterted surrounding shops which were also evacuated. They did an excellent job of raising the alarm. Their quick-thinking helped prevent the fire spreading."
He added: "We mobilised two appliances and extinguished the fire using a hosereel. One of main challenges was the location of the building, which is in Saddler Street and only wide enough for one vehicle, so it did cause quite a lot of congestion in the area. It took them about an hour to extinguish before the road could be cleared. The fire damage was confined to the room where it started. There was a bit of smoke damage on that level of the building." Mr Moore said a faulty boiler was believed to have been the cause of the fire.
The Waterstones building dates from late 17th / early 18th century and lies within Durham City Conservation Area. The Area Appraisal says, “Nos. 69 to 75 are of particular interest. The elevations facing the street have the same balanced appearance as many of the early 18th century properties.”
News Source: The Northern Echo
County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service station officer Ian Moore said: "Crews from Durham and Spennymoor attended a fire on the second floor at Waterstones in Saddler Street, Durham, at about 8.55am on Thursday. Members of staff had turned up for work and could smell smoke when they entered. They carried out a preliminary investigation to see if they could see where it was coming from and noticed smoke coming from a staff area, away from the store. They evacuated the premises immediately, dialled 999 to call the fire brigade and alterted surrounding shops which were also evacuated. They did an excellent job of raising the alarm. Their quick-thinking helped prevent the fire spreading."
He added: "We mobilised two appliances and extinguished the fire using a hosereel. One of main challenges was the location of the building, which is in Saddler Street and only wide enough for one vehicle, so it did cause quite a lot of congestion in the area. It took them about an hour to extinguish before the road could be cleared. The fire damage was confined to the room where it started. There was a bit of smoke damage on that level of the building." Mr Moore said a faulty boiler was believed to have been the cause of the fire.
The Waterstones building dates from late 17th / early 18th century and lies within Durham City Conservation Area. The Area Appraisal says, “Nos. 69 to 75 are of particular interest. The elevations facing the street have the same balanced appearance as many of the early 18th century properties.”
News Source: The Northern Echo
6 February 2020 (02:05) - Man arrested after huge blaze at Staffordshire guest house
A man has been arrested after a huge fire caused a Staffordshire guest house to be evacuated. Firefighters were called to the Fairfield Guest House in Stafford shortly after 2am today (February 6) following reports of a fire. Crews from Stafford, Rising Brook, Stone and Penkridge tackled the blaze at the Lichfield Road property. Police then cordoned off the hotel.
Officers have this afternoon confrimed a 41-year-old local man has been arrested. A Staffordshire Police spokesman said: "Officers were made aware of the fire in Lichfield Road at 2.20am after colleagues from Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service attended the scene and extinguished the blaze. Police cordoned off the area to secure the scene while the fire service carried out their fire investigation. A man aged 41 from Stafford has been arrested on suspicion of arson and remains in custody."
Firefighters were forced to evacuate the hotel this morning. A Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service spokesman said: "Crews from Stafford, Rising Brook, Stone and Penkridge have dealt with a fire in a guest house in Lichfield Road, Stafford, at 1.53am. Four firefighters wearing breathing apparatus used hose reels to extinguish the fire. All persons are safe and a fire investigation is now taking place. Safe, effective and assertive firefighting prevented further spread of the fire. Colleagues from Staffordshire Police have cordoned off the area whilst the cause is being determined."
The guesthouse is part of a row of 3-storey Victorian villas, built in 1895 (Datestone)
News Source: Stoke on Trent Live
Officers have this afternoon confrimed a 41-year-old local man has been arrested. A Staffordshire Police spokesman said: "Officers were made aware of the fire in Lichfield Road at 2.20am after colleagues from Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service attended the scene and extinguished the blaze. Police cordoned off the area to secure the scene while the fire service carried out their fire investigation. A man aged 41 from Stafford has been arrested on suspicion of arson and remains in custody."
Firefighters were forced to evacuate the hotel this morning. A Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service spokesman said: "Crews from Stafford, Rising Brook, Stone and Penkridge have dealt with a fire in a guest house in Lichfield Road, Stafford, at 1.53am. Four firefighters wearing breathing apparatus used hose reels to extinguish the fire. All persons are safe and a fire investigation is now taking place. Safe, effective and assertive firefighting prevented further spread of the fire. Colleagues from Staffordshire Police have cordoned off the area whilst the cause is being determined."
The guesthouse is part of a row of 3-storey Victorian villas, built in 1895 (Datestone)
News Source: Stoke on Trent Live
5 February 2020 (09:23) - Smoke billowing out of Edinburgh's historic Myreside Pavillion
Fire crews have raced to Myreside Road in Edinburgh to battle a blaze at a sporting clubhouse. Six appliances are on the scene at the Myreside Pavilion after the flames took hold around 9.23am today. Smoke can be seen billowing out of the historic 19th century building as crews tackle the blaze. The clubhouse is owned and maintained by George Watson's College and is home to all Watsonian sports rugby clubs.
Police are also on the scene and have locked down the road. As well as the cricket club, the closed-off area includes rugby and cricket pitches. The fire is not believed to have spread from the clubhouse. A spokesperson for the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said: "We were called to reports of a fire on Myreside Road, Edinburgh around 9.23am. We mobilised six appliances to the incident. Fire crews remain on the scene."
One person wrote on Twitter: "Smelling smoke across #Edinburgh South Side. I hear sirens, and fire engine heading towards Bruntsfield. Anyone know anything?" Meanwhile, an eye witness said Myreside Road is "covered in smoke", adding: "Three engines so far. Flames now out, I think. Hope everybody ok."
George Watson's College Principal said: "Regret to confirm that a fire was discovered at Myreside Pavilion this morning. No one injured and now under control. Thank you @fire_scot and other emergency services for your rapid and effective response."
News Source: Edinburgh Evening News
Police are also on the scene and have locked down the road. As well as the cricket club, the closed-off area includes rugby and cricket pitches. The fire is not believed to have spread from the clubhouse. A spokesperson for the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said: "We were called to reports of a fire on Myreside Road, Edinburgh around 9.23am. We mobilised six appliances to the incident. Fire crews remain on the scene."
One person wrote on Twitter: "Smelling smoke across #Edinburgh South Side. I hear sirens, and fire engine heading towards Bruntsfield. Anyone know anything?" Meanwhile, an eye witness said Myreside Road is "covered in smoke", adding: "Three engines so far. Flames now out, I think. Hope everybody ok."
George Watson's College Principal said: "Regret to confirm that a fire was discovered at Myreside Pavilion this morning. No one injured and now under control. Thank you @fire_scot and other emergency services for your rapid and effective response."
News Source: Edinburgh Evening News
Near Miss
4 February 2020 (04:45) - Fire that engulfed Newmarket chippy was 'minutes' away from decimating street
4 February 2020 (04:45) - Fire that engulfed Newmarket chippy was 'minutes' away from decimating street
A blaze at a Newmarket fish and chip shop was tackled by fire fighters in the early hours of this morning.Suffolk Fire and Rescue were called to the blaze at The Deep Blue, Market Street, at about 4.45am. Crews from four engines, including two from Newmarket, one from Mildenhall and one from Burwell, fought the fire and contained it to the rear extension. Paul Grimes, crew commander at Newmarket Fire Station, said it was a heavily developed fire in the preparation area and crews left the scene at about 7.30am. Mr Grimes said it was too early to determine a cause of the fire. Deep Blue manager Frank Thomas praised the response from emergency services. "The fire brigade did a fantastic job. They contained it to just the two rooms, the wet room and the kitchen area," he said.
Kyle Belton, who lives and works in the Bushel Inn on Market Street, Newmarket, woke up at around 4.45am on Tuesday (February 4) to the sound of a fire alarm. There was 'a lot of smoke' coming from the Deep Blue Chip Shop, which had triggered the alarm at the neighbouring Guineas Shopping Centre. Kyle, who lives with his parents Darren and Laura in the pub, sprung into action. He said: "With that, Darren and I went downstairs to go and have a look to make sure everything was okay and check the fire hadn’t reached the front of the shop while Laura went and put the coffee machine on. Around 10 minutes later the fire team turned up and started to put the fire out."
While the Bushel Inn was unaffected by the blaze, Kyle said the 24 firemen were grappling with the fire 'for about three hours' until around 8am. He said: "According to them if we had called 10 minutes later the fire could have gotten out of control and they would have struggled to contain it. It would have spread to Halifax bank and possibly the whole row of shop, decimating the entire street. Today, they are all working on sorting out the mess from it all to start fixing the building so they can reopen soon. We are just glad they had no one on site and everyone was safe afterwards."
The Bushel Inn dates back to the 17th century, with later alterations. It is Grade II listed. There are several other Grade II listed buildins near to where the fire broke out.
News Source: Cambridgeshire Live
Kyle Belton, who lives and works in the Bushel Inn on Market Street, Newmarket, woke up at around 4.45am on Tuesday (February 4) to the sound of a fire alarm. There was 'a lot of smoke' coming from the Deep Blue Chip Shop, which had triggered the alarm at the neighbouring Guineas Shopping Centre. Kyle, who lives with his parents Darren and Laura in the pub, sprung into action. He said: "With that, Darren and I went downstairs to go and have a look to make sure everything was okay and check the fire hadn’t reached the front of the shop while Laura went and put the coffee machine on. Around 10 minutes later the fire team turned up and started to put the fire out."
While the Bushel Inn was unaffected by the blaze, Kyle said the 24 firemen were grappling with the fire 'for about three hours' until around 8am. He said: "According to them if we had called 10 minutes later the fire could have gotten out of control and they would have struggled to contain it. It would have spread to Halifax bank and possibly the whole row of shop, decimating the entire street. Today, they are all working on sorting out the mess from it all to start fixing the building so they can reopen soon. We are just glad they had no one on site and everyone was safe afterwards."
The Bushel Inn dates back to the 17th century, with later alterations. It is Grade II listed. There are several other Grade II listed buildins near to where the fire broke out.
News Source: Cambridgeshire Live
Listing Details
Entry Name: The Bushel Public House
Listing Date: 28 November 1950 Last Amended: 26 June 1984 Grade: II Source: Historic England Source ID: 1193792 English Heritage Legacy ID: 275649 Location: Newmarket, West Suffolk, Suffolk, CB8 County: Suffolk District: Forest Heath Civil Parish: Newmarket Built-Up Area: Newmarket Traditional County: Suffolk Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Suffolk Church of England Parish: Newmarket St Mary the Virgin Church of England Diocese: St.Edmundsbury and Ipswich |
Coordinates
Latitude: 52.2446 / 52°14'40"N Longitude: 0.4054 / 0°24'19"E OS Eastings: 564316 OS Northings: 263442 OS Grid: TL643634 Mapcode National: GBR N9Y.792 Mapcode Global: VHJGH.ZV54 |
3 February 2020 (23:43) - Road closures lifted after derelict Flixton nursing home fire
Firefighters from Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service have been tackling a fire at a derelict nursing home in Trafford. Crews were called to Shawe House, Penny Bridge Lane, Flixton, at around 11:45pm yesterday to reports of a fire.
Seven fire engines, along with a turntable ladder and a command support unit attended the incident and found a fire involving a derelict nursing home measuring 50 metres by 50 metres. Crews have used six jets, five breathing apparatus, one hose reel and a positive pressure ventilation fan and the fire is now under control. Two fire engines and a turntable ladder remain at the scene this morning (8.30am Tuesday, February 4) to damp down and extinguish any remaining small pockets of fire. A number of road closures were put in place but these have all now lifted.
Station Manager Jon Hill said: "Our firefighters have worked hard through the night to get this incident under control. We have now largely scaled back and crews continue to damp down at the scene. We have now lifted all of the road closures that were in place so there should be no disruption to traffic this morning." An investigation into the cause of the fire is ongoing.
Parts of Shawe House (formerly Shaw House) date back to at least the early 19th century, appearing on OS maps from 1845.
News Source: Messenger
Seven fire engines, along with a turntable ladder and a command support unit attended the incident and found a fire involving a derelict nursing home measuring 50 metres by 50 metres. Crews have used six jets, five breathing apparatus, one hose reel and a positive pressure ventilation fan and the fire is now under control. Two fire engines and a turntable ladder remain at the scene this morning (8.30am Tuesday, February 4) to damp down and extinguish any remaining small pockets of fire. A number of road closures were put in place but these have all now lifted.
Station Manager Jon Hill said: "Our firefighters have worked hard through the night to get this incident under control. We have now largely scaled back and crews continue to damp down at the scene. We have now lifted all of the road closures that were in place so there should be no disruption to traffic this morning." An investigation into the cause of the fire is ongoing.
Parts of Shawe House (formerly Shaw House) date back to at least the early 19th century, appearing on OS maps from 1845.
News Source: Messenger
3 February 2020 (09:10) - Major fire response closes Liverpool City Centre Street.
Fire crews are tackling a blaze at a building in Union Street. Thick smoke can be seen billowing from the Irwell Chambers apartment building. A Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service spokeswoman said: "Firefighters are currently in attendance at a fire at building on Union Street, Liverpool City Centre. Crews were alerted at 9.10am and on scene at 9.17am. Six fire engines are currently in attendance as well as the combined platform ladder. On arrival crews found the roof space of the five storey building to be alight. Crews are using hose reel jets.”
One worker who asked not to be named said: “I came out of work to pop into Tesco and you could see the street was foggy and could smell the smoke. People were just stopping in their stride and then when I looked up you could just see a dark cloud above the building. I couldn’t see how serious it was but moved away cause it looks like an old building and thought what if something collapses?”
Irwell Chambers is a historical landmark Liverpool building, built in 1870, originally operating as offices, but has been used for residential use for some time. In 2015, it received an upgrade, bringing into use the basement and increasing the number of apartments from 50 to 65. It is currently undergoing a two storey rooftop extension comprising 20 apartments, which is where the fire appears to have started.
News Source: Echo
One worker who asked not to be named said: “I came out of work to pop into Tesco and you could see the street was foggy and could smell the smoke. People were just stopping in their stride and then when I looked up you could just see a dark cloud above the building. I couldn’t see how serious it was but moved away cause it looks like an old building and thought what if something collapses?”
Irwell Chambers is a historical landmark Liverpool building, built in 1870, originally operating as offices, but has been used for residential use for some time. In 2015, it received an upgrade, bringing into use the basement and increasing the number of apartments from 50 to 65. It is currently undergoing a two storey rooftop extension comprising 20 apartments, which is where the fire appears to have started.
News Source: Echo
2 February 2020 (21:00*) - Fire at St Mary Redcliffe Church in Bristol after man 'used candle to light banner'
A fire broke out in St Mary Redcliffe Church when a suspected arsonist used a candle to light banner inside the historic building. The blaze happened in the Lady Chapel at around 9pm on Sunday, February 2.
Detectives at Avon and Somerset Police have now released grainy a CCTV image of a man they would like to speak to in connection to the incident. PC Ella Gibson said: “We are keen to identify the man captured on CCTV as part of our investigation. We believe this incident is a one-off, but, as a precaution, we would recommend people do not walk alone in the church grounds when it is dark for their own safety. Anyone who recognises this man or saw someone acting suspiciously in that area of Bristol that night, is asked to call 101 and quote crime reference number 5220027001.”
The man is described as 30-35 years old, approximately 5ft 10ins to 6ft 1ins, of medium build, with cropped hair, or bald. He was said to be wearing a black puffer jacket, black trousers and white trainers.
St Mary Redcliffe Church is Grade I listed and was founded in the late 12th century.
News Source: Bristol Live
Detectives at Avon and Somerset Police have now released grainy a CCTV image of a man they would like to speak to in connection to the incident. PC Ella Gibson said: “We are keen to identify the man captured on CCTV as part of our investigation. We believe this incident is a one-off, but, as a precaution, we would recommend people do not walk alone in the church grounds when it is dark for their own safety. Anyone who recognises this man or saw someone acting suspiciously in that area of Bristol that night, is asked to call 101 and quote crime reference number 5220027001.”
The man is described as 30-35 years old, approximately 5ft 10ins to 6ft 1ins, of medium build, with cropped hair, or bald. He was said to be wearing a black puffer jacket, black trousers and white trainers.
St Mary Redcliffe Church is Grade I listed and was founded in the late 12th century.
News Source: Bristol Live
Listing Details
Entry Name: Church of St Mary Redcliffe
Listing Date: 8 January 1959 Grade: I Source: Historic England Source ID: 1218848 English Heritage Legacy ID: 380316 Location: Bristol, BS1 County: City of Bristol Electoral Ward/Division: Central Built-Up Area: Bristol Traditional County: Somerset Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Bristol Church of England Parish: St Mary Redcliffe with Temple, Bristol and St John the Baptist, Bedminster Church of England Diocese: Bristol |
Coordinates
Latitude: 51.4483 / 51°26'53"N Longitude: -2.5895 / 2°35'22"W OS Eastings: 359129 OS Northings: 172313 OS Grid: ST591723 Mapcode National: GBR C9M.9N Mapcode Global: VH88N.2VCL |
Near Miss
2 February 2020 (16:57) - Walthamstow car workshop blaze tackled by 70 firefighters
2 February 2020 (16:57) - Walthamstow car workshop blaze tackled by 70 firefighters
About 70 firefighters have tackled a blaze at a car workshop in east London. The fire, at the garage in Hoe Street, Walthamstow, spread through the ground, first floor, roof and garages of the building, near the Ye Olde Rose and Crown pub. London Fire Brigade said the cause of the fire, which broke out shortly before 17:00 GMT, was not yet known. Witnesses reported seeing thick smoke from miles away and people in the area said they could smell burning plastic. There were no reports of any injuries but the fire service said it was investigating. Some nearby roads were shut.
Station commander Jon Holt, who was at the scene, said: "Crews worked hard to protect the surrounding shops and businesses and stop the fire spreading." Walthamstow's Labour MP Stella Creasy tweeted during the height of the fire, urging people not to cross the police cordons in the area to film. She later thanked London Fire Brigade's crews, saying "your whole team has been extraordinary and Walthamstow greatly appreciates it". The fire was under control by 20:01. Fire crews from Walthamstow, Leyton, Tottenham, Woodford and Homerton fire stations were at the scene. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Ye Olde Rose and Crown Tweeted, “The fire is now out and they are still spraying it down to make sure that no embers reignite. No one is hurt. Everyone is a little shaken. A huge thank you to the Firefighters for being so understanding and professional. Will let you know more when we know more.” They added later, “We are back in and are very fortunate to have no damage just a heavy smell of smoke. We are saddened to say that Mic’s garage has not been so fortunate and all our love is with them. No one was hurt. The Fire brigade have done an amazing job and managed to contain the fire from creating more damage and destruction. Thank you for the love and support.”
The car workshop (MD Motors), in Richards Place, lies directly behind Ye Olde Rose and Crown Theatre Pub. Originally established as beer house in 1865 this purpose-built pub was erected in 1891 by Truman Hanbury & Buxton to designs by Fred Ashton Architect of Stratford. It remains a distinctive and largely original corner pub.
News Source: BBC News
Station commander Jon Holt, who was at the scene, said: "Crews worked hard to protect the surrounding shops and businesses and stop the fire spreading." Walthamstow's Labour MP Stella Creasy tweeted during the height of the fire, urging people not to cross the police cordons in the area to film. She later thanked London Fire Brigade's crews, saying "your whole team has been extraordinary and Walthamstow greatly appreciates it". The fire was under control by 20:01. Fire crews from Walthamstow, Leyton, Tottenham, Woodford and Homerton fire stations were at the scene. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Ye Olde Rose and Crown Tweeted, “The fire is now out and they are still spraying it down to make sure that no embers reignite. No one is hurt. Everyone is a little shaken. A huge thank you to the Firefighters for being so understanding and professional. Will let you know more when we know more.” They added later, “We are back in and are very fortunate to have no damage just a heavy smell of smoke. We are saddened to say that Mic’s garage has not been so fortunate and all our love is with them. No one was hurt. The Fire brigade have done an amazing job and managed to contain the fire from creating more damage and destruction. Thank you for the love and support.”
The car workshop (MD Motors), in Richards Place, lies directly behind Ye Olde Rose and Crown Theatre Pub. Originally established as beer house in 1865 this purpose-built pub was erected in 1891 by Truman Hanbury & Buxton to designs by Fred Ashton Architect of Stratford. It remains a distinctive and largely original corner pub.
News Source: BBC News
1 February 2020 (22:40) - London fire drama: 150 firefighters battle Chancery Lane blaze
About 150 firefighters were required to tackle a blaze at the offices of the Law Society in Chancery Lane, London's historic legal district, with a total of 11 people evacuated from nearby flats. Police have urged motorists to avoid the area, with numerous road closures in place for the rest of the day. London Fire Bridgade sent 25 fire engines the six-storey office building in Holborn at 10.40pm last night after a fire broke out on the roof. Crews from Soho, Dowgate, Euston, Islington, Lambeth, Whitechapel, Paddington, Shoreditch, Shadwell and Old Kent Road fire stations attended. Nearby King's College forced to close its main research library as a result.
The LFB said the fire was brought under control shortly before 10am on Sunday. The roof of the building, as well as a staircase from the third to the fifth floor were destroyed by the fire. Half of the third and fourth floor were also damaged. Aerial ladder platforms and turntable ladders were used to tackle the fire in the roof from height. Assistant Commissioner Dom Ellis, who was at the scene, said: “This was a very complex fire due to the age and layout of the building. Firefighters worked throughout the night in very challenging and arduous conditions to prevent the fire from spreading to key areas of the historic building, while also trying to prevent water damage. They will remain on scene throughout the day damping down and cutting away. There will also be on-going salvage work to minimise damage to the building.”
City of Westminster Police tweeted: "Due to a large fire in the Chancery Lane area extensive road closures are in place between Fleet Street, Strand, High Holborn. These closures are expected to be in place all day so please avoid the area if possible."
An LFB tweet warned of travel disruption, saying: "Firefighters are making steady progress at a fire in #Holborn however, road closures remain in place in Chancery Lane, so please check before you travel this morning." King's official account tweeted: "Following a fire on Chancery Lane, we have been instructed by the Police to close the Maughan Library.There will be no access to the library until further notice. Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience caused at this time." The cause of the fire is under investigation.
The head of the Law Society said the organisation has been left “extremely upset” after a fire broke out at its historic offices in central London . Chief executive Paul Tennant thanked the London Fire Brigade (LFB) for its efforts in battling the blaze that hit the roof of the building on Chancery Lane on Saturday night. About 28 people left the building before emergency services arrived.
A spokesman for the Law Society said a junior lawyers division dinner had been taking place, but all were evacuated safely from the building. Mr Tennant said: “First of all I wanted to express my gratitude to the fire service and my relief that nobody has been hurt. I also want to express my sympathy to the residents in the Chancery Lane area whom I understand may have had to evacuate their homes. It is too early to comment on the cause of the fire or the extent of the damage but clearly we are extremely upset that this has happened to this wonderful and historic building. When the fire alarm sounded on Saturday night an event had been taking place. An evacuation ensued and I’d like to praise our on-site staff and others for their calm response.”
Update: 3 February: The fire in London's historic legal district was contained to one building and is understood not to have affected a famous legal library. The blaze destroyed the upper floors of number 114, but did not spread to the Law Society's library next door. The affected offices housed the Law Society Gazette, a legal magazine for solicitors in England and Wales.
Gazette editor Paul Rogerson said archive material had recently been moved to the library at number 113 as the publication prepared to move into the building in a few weeks time. A spokesman for the Law Society said: "The library holds lots of very special memories for the legal profession. We understand the fire service went to some lengths to mitigate any damage." Law Society chief executive Paul Tennant said he was "extremely upset" that fire had broken out in a "wonderful building".
Holborn and the surrounding area has been associated with the legal profession since medieval times. The library's collection includes old legal text books and case law including some dating back to the 16th century. The library was the reason why the Law Society was established in 1825, according to its literature. It was built in 1832 and lit by candles until gas lighting was installed in 1857 when it was extended. Radiators were installed in 1904.
The tables and shelves are made from English oak and the building was awarded grade II listed status for being one of the earliest to use cast iron rather than solid marble to create the pillars. The cheaper technique known as 'Scagiola', used crushed marble to encase the cast iron pillars.
The Law Society building is Grade II* listed. It was built in 1831 by Lewis Vulliamy with a north-east corner extension of 1902-4 by Charles Holden. It lies within the Chancery Lane Conservation Area.
News Source: Express
The LFB said the fire was brought under control shortly before 10am on Sunday. The roof of the building, as well as a staircase from the third to the fifth floor were destroyed by the fire. Half of the third and fourth floor were also damaged. Aerial ladder platforms and turntable ladders were used to tackle the fire in the roof from height. Assistant Commissioner Dom Ellis, who was at the scene, said: “This was a very complex fire due to the age and layout of the building. Firefighters worked throughout the night in very challenging and arduous conditions to prevent the fire from spreading to key areas of the historic building, while also trying to prevent water damage. They will remain on scene throughout the day damping down and cutting away. There will also be on-going salvage work to minimise damage to the building.”
City of Westminster Police tweeted: "Due to a large fire in the Chancery Lane area extensive road closures are in place between Fleet Street, Strand, High Holborn. These closures are expected to be in place all day so please avoid the area if possible."
An LFB tweet warned of travel disruption, saying: "Firefighters are making steady progress at a fire in #Holborn however, road closures remain in place in Chancery Lane, so please check before you travel this morning." King's official account tweeted: "Following a fire on Chancery Lane, we have been instructed by the Police to close the Maughan Library.There will be no access to the library until further notice. Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience caused at this time." The cause of the fire is under investigation.
The head of the Law Society said the organisation has been left “extremely upset” after a fire broke out at its historic offices in central London . Chief executive Paul Tennant thanked the London Fire Brigade (LFB) for its efforts in battling the blaze that hit the roof of the building on Chancery Lane on Saturday night. About 28 people left the building before emergency services arrived.
A spokesman for the Law Society said a junior lawyers division dinner had been taking place, but all were evacuated safely from the building. Mr Tennant said: “First of all I wanted to express my gratitude to the fire service and my relief that nobody has been hurt. I also want to express my sympathy to the residents in the Chancery Lane area whom I understand may have had to evacuate their homes. It is too early to comment on the cause of the fire or the extent of the damage but clearly we are extremely upset that this has happened to this wonderful and historic building. When the fire alarm sounded on Saturday night an event had been taking place. An evacuation ensued and I’d like to praise our on-site staff and others for their calm response.”
Update: 3 February: The fire in London's historic legal district was contained to one building and is understood not to have affected a famous legal library. The blaze destroyed the upper floors of number 114, but did not spread to the Law Society's library next door. The affected offices housed the Law Society Gazette, a legal magazine for solicitors in England and Wales.
Gazette editor Paul Rogerson said archive material had recently been moved to the library at number 113 as the publication prepared to move into the building in a few weeks time. A spokesman for the Law Society said: "The library holds lots of very special memories for the legal profession. We understand the fire service went to some lengths to mitigate any damage." Law Society chief executive Paul Tennant said he was "extremely upset" that fire had broken out in a "wonderful building".
Holborn and the surrounding area has been associated with the legal profession since medieval times. The library's collection includes old legal text books and case law including some dating back to the 16th century. The library was the reason why the Law Society was established in 1825, according to its literature. It was built in 1832 and lit by candles until gas lighting was installed in 1857 when it was extended. Radiators were installed in 1904.
The tables and shelves are made from English oak and the building was awarded grade II listed status for being one of the earliest to use cast iron rather than solid marble to create the pillars. The cheaper technique known as 'Scagiola', used crushed marble to encase the cast iron pillars.
The Law Society building is Grade II* listed. It was built in 1831 by Lewis Vulliamy with a north-east corner extension of 1902-4 by Charles Holden. It lies within the Chancery Lane Conservation Area.
News Source: Express
Listing Details
Entry Name: The Law Society
Listing Date: 9 January 1970 Last Amended: 4 January 1995 Grade: II* Source: Historic England Source ID: 1292263 English Heritage Legacy ID: 209062 Location: Westminster, London, WC2A County: London District: City of Westminster Electoral Ward/Division: St James's Built-Up Area: City of Westminster Traditional County: Middlesex Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Greater London Church of England Parish: St Bride Fleet Street Church of England Diocese: London |
Coordinates
Latitude: 51.5149 / 51°30'53"N Longitude: -0.1117 / 0°6'42"W OS Eastings: 531121 OS Northings: 181245 OS Grid: TQ311812 Mapcode National: GBR MC.23 Mapcode Global: VHGR0.06S0 |
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31 January 2020 (20:15) - Firefighters tackle huge blaze at derelict pub in Tameside
Fire crews tackled a huge blaze at a pub in Tameside. The fire erupted at the Flowery Field pub in Hyde just after 8.15pm on Friday. Pictures from the scene showed bright orange flames lapping up from the roof of the derelict pub on Furnace Street. Smoke could be seen billowing from the building, which is said to have been shut around 18 months ago. Around 40 firefighters from Hyde, Stockport, Gorton, Ashton, and Hollins were drafted in as part of the operation, which saw the road in front of the pub taped off. Firefighters wearing specialist breathing gear brought the blaze under control. An aerial appliance was also used to dump water on from above.
The fire was eventually extinguished in the early hours of this morning a spokeswoman for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) said. No one is said to have been injured. Firefighters remained at the scene until early this morning and fire investigators have now begun their enquiries into how the blaze started, the spokeswoman added.
The pub forms part of the old Flowery Field terraced housing and was originally a large corner house bought from new by George Gaunt in the 1860s. The unpretentious pub gained its license in 1866 and was named the Flowery Fields Hotel.
News Source: Manchester Evening News
The fire was eventually extinguished in the early hours of this morning a spokeswoman for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) said. No one is said to have been injured. Firefighters remained at the scene until early this morning and fire investigators have now begun their enquiries into how the blaze started, the spokeswoman added.
The pub forms part of the old Flowery Field terraced housing and was originally a large corner house bought from new by George Gaunt in the 1860s. The unpretentious pub gained its license in 1866 and was named the Flowery Fields Hotel.
News Source: Manchester Evening News
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31 January 2020 (11:49) - Fire destroys Sutton Church Hall in Rochford
31 January 2020 (11:49) - Fire destroys Sutton Church Hall in Rochford
Mindless vandals destroyed a church hall, leaving an art club without a home. Sutton Church Hall has been destroyed by a fire that ripped through its roof overnight on Friday. Pictures from the scene in Sutton Road, Rochford, show the devastation, with the roof completely caved in and ash and rubble covering most of the room. The hall had been the home of Southend Art Club, who have been hosting workshops and exhibitions there for around a year. Thankfully, only a few paintings were damaged, and the more historic ones escaped serious harm.
Rose Hofman, a member of the club, said the photos deserved to be shared so that people can see “the devastation caused by mindless vandals can be seen”. She said: “We’re quite shocked actually. We have a caretaker whose been painting the outside of the building and someone has done this. He managed to move equipment that was in a separate lock up. They didn’t break into that. You could see that the window was broken and the back door where they had tried to get in but they did not get through. I do not know how they caused the fire if they did not get into the building. We had some tables and chairs, and some paintings in the room, but many of the other most valuable paintings were not affected. The problem is, now we have to find a new place to hold painting workshops. For all we know there could be a group of people out there going around causing fires.”
A spokesman for Essex Fire Service said the cause could be either accidental or deliberate. He said: “On arrival, crews reported that a church, measuring 20 metres by ten metres, was 50 per cent alight and the fire had spread to the roof. Crews worked to extinguish the fire by 12.58am and made the scene safe. The roof has suffered extensive fire damage and the rest of the building has suffered some smoke damage.”
The Church Hall stands near to All Saints Church, parts of which date back to the 12th century, but most of the building was constructed in 1869. It is Grade II* listed.
News Source: Basildon Canvey Southend Echo
Rose Hofman, a member of the club, said the photos deserved to be shared so that people can see “the devastation caused by mindless vandals can be seen”. She said: “We’re quite shocked actually. We have a caretaker whose been painting the outside of the building and someone has done this. He managed to move equipment that was in a separate lock up. They didn’t break into that. You could see that the window was broken and the back door where they had tried to get in but they did not get through. I do not know how they caused the fire if they did not get into the building. We had some tables and chairs, and some paintings in the room, but many of the other most valuable paintings were not affected. The problem is, now we have to find a new place to hold painting workshops. For all we know there could be a group of people out there going around causing fires.”
A spokesman for Essex Fire Service said the cause could be either accidental or deliberate. He said: “On arrival, crews reported that a church, measuring 20 metres by ten metres, was 50 per cent alight and the fire had spread to the roof. Crews worked to extinguish the fire by 12.58am and made the scene safe. The roof has suffered extensive fire damage and the rest of the building has suffered some smoke damage.”
The Church Hall stands near to All Saints Church, parts of which date back to the 12th century, but most of the building was constructed in 1869. It is Grade II* listed.
News Source: Basildon Canvey Southend Echo
Listing Details
Entry Name: Church of All Saints
Listing Date: 27 July 1959 Grade: II* Source: Historic England Source ID: 1113355 English Heritage Legacy ID: 123293 Location: Sutton, Rochford, Essex, SS4 County: Essex District: Rochford Civil Parish: Sutton Traditional County: Essex Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Essex Church of England Parish: Rochford St Andrew Church of England Diocese: Chelmsford |
Coordinates
Latitude: 51.5703 / 51°34'13"N Longitude: 0.7227 / 0°43'21"E OS Eastings: 588785 OS Northings: 189231 OS Grid: TQ887892 Mapcode National: GBR YBF.DD Mapcode Global: VHKHF.GSXK |
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29 January 2020 (05:40) - Fire crews tackle blaze at carpentry workshop in historic Topsham high street
29 January 2020 (05:40) - Fire crews tackle blaze at carpentry workshop in historic Topsham high street
Fire crews tackled a blaze at a carpentry workshop in an historic Devon high street this morning. Members of the public first reported the fire, in Fore Street, Topsham, at around 5.40am.
A Fire Service spokesperson said: "Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service received several calls from members of the public reporting a fire in a commercial property. Three Fire Appliances from Topsham and Middlemoor and an Aerial Ladder Platform from Danes Castle were immediately mobilised by Fire Control. On arrival, the Incident Commander confirmed that a single storey building used as a carpentry workshop was well alight and got crews to work to extinguish the fire using breathing apparatus and main jets."
The fire service left the scene around 1.30pm and the road was reopened. The blaze was in a small workshop used as a joinery in a building next to the Salutation Inn on Fore Street. A Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “This was a single storey commercial building measuring approx 12m by 10m. The building sustained 20 per cent fire damage and 50 per cent smoke and heat damage. The fire was extinguished using three main jets, six breathing apparatus wearers, two thermal imaging cameras, a short extension ladder, small tools and lighting. The power supply was also isolated to the property.”
The Salutation Hotel was built around 1720 as a coaching inn on what, some sources suggest, was previously the site of a granary. In 1768, the inn was rebuilt by a Mr Baker who had become a wealthy man after a poor childhood. When James Moore kept the Salutation in the 1870s, it was described as a hotel and posting-house. It is Grade II* listed and lies within the Topsham Conservation Area.
News Source: Devon Live
A Fire Service spokesperson said: "Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service received several calls from members of the public reporting a fire in a commercial property. Three Fire Appliances from Topsham and Middlemoor and an Aerial Ladder Platform from Danes Castle were immediately mobilised by Fire Control. On arrival, the Incident Commander confirmed that a single storey building used as a carpentry workshop was well alight and got crews to work to extinguish the fire using breathing apparatus and main jets."
The fire service left the scene around 1.30pm and the road was reopened. The blaze was in a small workshop used as a joinery in a building next to the Salutation Inn on Fore Street. A Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “This was a single storey commercial building measuring approx 12m by 10m. The building sustained 20 per cent fire damage and 50 per cent smoke and heat damage. The fire was extinguished using three main jets, six breathing apparatus wearers, two thermal imaging cameras, a short extension ladder, small tools and lighting. The power supply was also isolated to the property.”
The Salutation Hotel was built around 1720 as a coaching inn on what, some sources suggest, was previously the site of a granary. In 1768, the inn was rebuilt by a Mr Baker who had become a wealthy man after a poor childhood. When James Moore kept the Salutation in the 1870s, it was described as a hotel and posting-house. It is Grade II* listed and lies within the Topsham Conservation Area.
News Source: Devon Live
Listing Details
Entry Name: Salutation Hotel
Listing Date: 11 November 1952 Grade: II* Source: Historic England Source ID: 1103914 English Heritage Legacy ID: 89163 Location: Exeter, Devon, EX3 County: Devon District: Exeter Town: Exeter Electoral Ward/Division: Topsham Built-Up Area: Topsham Traditional County: Devon Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Devon Church of England Parish: Topsham St Margaret Church of England Diocese: Exeter |
Coordinates
Latitude: 50.6835 / 50°41'0"N Longitude: -3.4657 / 3°27'56"W OS Eastings: 296550 OS Northings: 88114 OS Grid: SX965881 Mapcode National: GBR P2.JRKK Mapcode Global: FRA 37M8.HNM |
28 January 2020 (18:20) - Investigation launched after fire at Grade II listed Sunderland school building
The cause of a fire which broke out at a Grade II listed school building will be investigated. Five fire engines were called to the Simpson Street School in Deptford, Sunderland just before 6.20pm on Tuesday. The large fire was tackled by firefighters from Sunderland, Farringdon, Marley Park, Gateshead and Washington stations, and an aerial ladder platform was used to reach the top of the building. Those living near to the Deptford area were advised to keep doors and windows closed as smoke drifted into the air. Firefighters remained at the scene until just after 10.30pm when the blaze was fully extinguished. Around a third of the building was left severely damaged by the fire. The fire at the building, which was built in 1883, is now being investigated by police officers and firefighters.
A Northumbria Police spokesperson said: "Shortly before 6.30pm yesterday, we were alerted by the fire brigade to a fire at a derelict building off Deptford Terrace, Sunderland. Emergency services attended and the fire was extinguished. Nobody was injured but the road was closed for a number of hours as crews battled the blaze. Inquiries are ongoing with the fire service to determine the cause of the fire." A spokesperson for the Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service said: "This was a challenging incident but thanks to the skills and teamwork of the crews, the fire was brought under control using five fire engines and an aerial ladder platform."
A councillor has also thanked the fire crews for working to save the "historic" building. Liberal Democrat councillor for Millfield Niall Hodson said: "A big thank you goes from people in Millfield and across Sunderland for fighting to save this beautiful and important part of Sunderland's history. It's one of the last remaining historic buildings in Deptford, and there was a fight to save it from demolition when plans for the new dual carriageway that is currently under construction through the area were drawn up. It's such a shame to see Simpson Street school on fire. I hope it can be saved and that Sunderland Council can do everything in its power to see it restored to its former glory and a use found for the building so it can continue to be enjoyed by the people of our city in the years and decades to come."
News Source: Chronicle Live
A Northumbria Police spokesperson said: "Shortly before 6.30pm yesterday, we were alerted by the fire brigade to a fire at a derelict building off Deptford Terrace, Sunderland. Emergency services attended and the fire was extinguished. Nobody was injured but the road was closed for a number of hours as crews battled the blaze. Inquiries are ongoing with the fire service to determine the cause of the fire." A spokesperson for the Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service said: "This was a challenging incident but thanks to the skills and teamwork of the crews, the fire was brought under control using five fire engines and an aerial ladder platform."
A councillor has also thanked the fire crews for working to save the "historic" building. Liberal Democrat councillor for Millfield Niall Hodson said: "A big thank you goes from people in Millfield and across Sunderland for fighting to save this beautiful and important part of Sunderland's history. It's one of the last remaining historic buildings in Deptford, and there was a fight to save it from demolition when plans for the new dual carriageway that is currently under construction through the area were drawn up. It's such a shame to see Simpson Street school on fire. I hope it can be saved and that Sunderland Council can do everything in its power to see it restored to its former glory and a use found for the building so it can continue to be enjoyed by the people of our city in the years and decades to come."
News Source: Chronicle Live
Listing Details
Entry Name: Former Simpson Street Secondary School
Listing Date: 17 October 1994 Grade: II Source: Historic England Source ID: 1279880 English Heritage Legacy ID: 391643 Location: Sunderland, SR4 County: Sunderland Electoral Ward/Division: Millfield Built-Up Area: Sunderland Traditional County: Durham Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Tyne and Wear Church of England Parish: Millfield St Mark Church of England Diocese: Durham |
Coordinates
Latitude: 54.9113 / 54°54'40"N Longitude: -1.3978 / 1°23'52"W OS Eastings: 438702 OS Northings: 557567 OS Grid: NZ387575 Mapcode National: GBR V99.YV Mapcode Global: WHD55.HTL8 |
28 January 2020 (05:21) - Stork Inn fire: Emergency services rush to incident at Conder Green
Emergency services are currently at the scene of a fire at The Stork Country Inn on Corricks Lane. The building has reportedly been alight for three to four hours, and images taken from the incident show a portion of the roof engulfed in flames. Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service are urging motorists to avoid the area.This is due to road closures which have been put in place by police while the fire is extinguished.
A spokesperson for Lancashire Fire and Rescue said: "At 5.21am eight fire engines from Lancaster, Morecambe, Silverdale, Bolton-le-Sands, Garstang and Carnforth attended a commercial building fire on Corricks Lane, Conder Green. The property consisted of two floors measuring 50m x 30m. Firefighters used four breathing apparatus, two hose reels and two jets. The aerial ladder platform from Preston is also in attendance spraying water into the roof space which is well alight." At 8.05am the incident has been scaled up to ten fire engines for resources."
The incident is still ongoing and there are reports of thick black smoke in the area. It is not yet known if anyone has been injured in the blaze. A spokesperson for Lancashire police said: "A road closure is in place on the A588 at Conder Green and vehicles are unable to travel through the area towards Lancaster or Thurnham. Please find alternative routes whilst emergency services are in attendance."
A sizeable portion of the pub and restaurant, which also has seven en-suite bedrooms, has been completely gutted, with major damage sustained to the roof and fabric of the building. The pub’s owners issued a statement later that day saying The Stork would be closed until further notice. They also thanked Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service for the hard work they had put in to bring the fire under control. The stench of smoke was still thick in the air a day later, as fire investigators picked through the charred remains inside the building.
Stork Inn is a Grade II listed coaching inn that dates from the 1660s
News Source: Lancashire Post
A spokesperson for Lancashire Fire and Rescue said: "At 5.21am eight fire engines from Lancaster, Morecambe, Silverdale, Bolton-le-Sands, Garstang and Carnforth attended a commercial building fire on Corricks Lane, Conder Green. The property consisted of two floors measuring 50m x 30m. Firefighters used four breathing apparatus, two hose reels and two jets. The aerial ladder platform from Preston is also in attendance spraying water into the roof space which is well alight." At 8.05am the incident has been scaled up to ten fire engines for resources."
The incident is still ongoing and there are reports of thick black smoke in the area. It is not yet known if anyone has been injured in the blaze. A spokesperson for Lancashire police said: "A road closure is in place on the A588 at Conder Green and vehicles are unable to travel through the area towards Lancaster or Thurnham. Please find alternative routes whilst emergency services are in attendance."
A sizeable portion of the pub and restaurant, which also has seven en-suite bedrooms, has been completely gutted, with major damage sustained to the roof and fabric of the building. The pub’s owners issued a statement later that day saying The Stork would be closed until further notice. They also thanked Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service for the hard work they had put in to bring the fire under control. The stench of smoke was still thick in the air a day later, as fire investigators picked through the charred remains inside the building.
Stork Inn is a Grade II listed coaching inn that dates from the 1660s
News Source: Lancashire Post
Listing Details
Entry Name: Stork Hotel, Conder Green
Listing Date: 7 March 1985 Grade: II Source: Historic England Source ID: 1164640 English Heritage Legacy ID: 182287 Location: Thurnham, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA2 County: Lancashire District: Lancaster Civil Parish: Thurnham Traditional County: Lancashire Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Lancashire Church of England Parish: Glasson Christ Church Church of England Diocese: Blackburn |
Coordinates
Latitude: 53.9972 / 53°59'50"N Longitude: -2.8256 / 2°49'32"W OS Eastings: 345975 OS Northings: 456003 OS Grid: SD459560 Mapcode National: GBR 8QQ6.2V Mapcode Global: WH84D.KSPJ |
27 January 2020 (18:10) - Three fire crews called to grill fire at Christchurch pub
Three fire crews were called to a popular Christchurch pub after a fire in a grill. The incident took place at The Globe in Lymington Road, Highcliffe at 6.10pm yesterday. Crews from Christchurch, Westbourne and New Milton attended and discovered the fire was out on arrival.
The Globe Inn dates back to the 18th century.
News Source: Daily Echo
The Globe Inn dates back to the 18th century.
News Source: Daily Echo
26 January 2020 (10:59) - Firefighters tackle chimney fire at pub
A chimney caught fire at a pub in Northwich. Firefighters were called to the Ring O Bells on Northwich Road in Weaverham just before 11am yesterday. Crews began tackling the fire from the hearth using a chimney hose.
An aerial ladder platform was then used to tackle the fire from the roof. Firefighters from Northwich and Lymm dealt with the incident.
The present Ring O’ Bells pub was built in 1925/26. It had existed for more than a century before in a different building which was eventually demolished in the 1960s.
News Source: Northwich Guardian
An aerial ladder platform was then used to tackle the fire from the roof. Firefighters from Northwich and Lymm dealt with the incident.
The present Ring O’ Bells pub was built in 1925/26. It had existed for more than a century before in a different building which was eventually demolished in the 1960s.
News Source: Northwich Guardian
26 January 2020 (10:43) - Fire service responds to blaze in kitchen of popular Ipswich pub
Firefighters were called to tackle a fire in the kitchen of a popular Ipswich pub. The fire, at The Arbor House in High Street, started shortly before 10.45am today inside an oven in the kitchen. Two fire crews from Ipswich East and Princes Street station were called to the scene to tackle the blaze. On arrival the crews used breathing apparatus and one hose to put the fire out.
A post on the Suffolk fire and rescue website said: "Suffolk fire and rescue were called to reports of a kitchen fire at a public house. Crews were sent from Ipswich East and Princes station along with an officer. On arrival crews used breathing apparatus, one hose reel jet and a covering jet to extinguish the fire."
The pub, formerly the premises of The Arboretum, confirmed it will not be able to serve food until Tuesday but will be open to serve drinks. A spokesman said: "There was a small fire today but it was contained to inside an oven in the kitchen. Due to the operation to put it out, the kitchen will be closed today, but we will be open to serve drinks today and will be back to normal on Tuesday."
Opened in the early Victorian era, the pub is situated in High Street – its name derives from the nearby arboretum (tree garden) in Christchurch Park. The building was previously home to the Arboretum Hotel and later the Arboretum Inn. The Arboretum Hotel was put up for auction in 1852 by Mr George Turner. The property comprised of: 'entrance hall with two well fitted-up parlours; a concert or club room 33ft by 16ft 6in; airy bedrooms; stables, cart sheds; large yard with wide entrance to main street.'
News Source: Ipswich Star
A post on the Suffolk fire and rescue website said: "Suffolk fire and rescue were called to reports of a kitchen fire at a public house. Crews were sent from Ipswich East and Princes station along with an officer. On arrival crews used breathing apparatus, one hose reel jet and a covering jet to extinguish the fire."
The pub, formerly the premises of The Arboretum, confirmed it will not be able to serve food until Tuesday but will be open to serve drinks. A spokesman said: "There was a small fire today but it was contained to inside an oven in the kitchen. Due to the operation to put it out, the kitchen will be closed today, but we will be open to serve drinks today and will be back to normal on Tuesday."
Opened in the early Victorian era, the pub is situated in High Street – its name derives from the nearby arboretum (tree garden) in Christchurch Park. The building was previously home to the Arboretum Hotel and later the Arboretum Inn. The Arboretum Hotel was put up for auction in 1852 by Mr George Turner. The property comprised of: 'entrance hall with two well fitted-up parlours; a concert or club room 33ft by 16ft 6in; airy bedrooms; stables, cart sheds; large yard with wide entrance to main street.'
News Source: Ipswich Star
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24 January 2020 (13:01) – 40 firefighters tackle 'major' warehouse fire near Clapham
24 January 2020 (13:01) – 40 firefighters tackle 'major' warehouse fire near Clapham
Around 40 firefighters were at the the scene of a "major" fire at a derelict warehouse near Clapham today (January 24). A large plume of smoke was visible from the fire, which was first reported at around 1pm this afternoon in Clapham Road, near Oval Station. A London Fire Brigade spokesman said six fire engines are on the scene, but no injuries were reported.
A spokesman said: "Part of the ground floor was damaged by the blaze. A man left the property before the Brigade arrived. There were no reports of any injuries. The Brigade was called at 1301 and the fire was under control by 1436. Fire crews from Lambeth, Old Kent Road, Clapham, Dowgate, Dockhead and Chelsea fire stations were at the scene. The cause of the fire is under investigation."
The fire was near to the Grade II* listed former Belgrave Hospital for Children. The hospital building was constructed in stages between 1899 and 1926 at 1 Clapham Road from a design by Charles Holden. It opened in 1903 and, when it closed in 1985, it became a political hot potato with various abortive schemes for its use, including a hall of residence and an Aids hospice. It is currently residential flats.
News Source: Wandsworth Times
A spokesman said: "Part of the ground floor was damaged by the blaze. A man left the property before the Brigade arrived. There were no reports of any injuries. The Brigade was called at 1301 and the fire was under control by 1436. Fire crews from Lambeth, Old Kent Road, Clapham, Dowgate, Dockhead and Chelsea fire stations were at the scene. The cause of the fire is under investigation."
The fire was near to the Grade II* listed former Belgrave Hospital for Children. The hospital building was constructed in stages between 1899 and 1926 at 1 Clapham Road from a design by Charles Holden. It opened in 1903 and, when it closed in 1985, it became a political hot potato with various abortive schemes for its use, including a hall of residence and an Aids hospice. It is currently residential flats.
News Source: Wandsworth Times
Listing Details
Entry Name: The Belgrave Hospital for Children
Listing Date: 27 March 1981 Grade: II* Source: Historic England Source ID: 1358241 English Heritage Legacy ID: 204143 Location: Lambeth, London, SW9 County: London District: Lambeth Electoral Ward/Division: Oval Built-Up Area: Lambeth Traditional County: Surrey Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Greater London Church of England Parish: Kennington St Mark Church of England Diocese: Southwark |
Coordinates
Latitude: 51.4808 / 51°28'50"N Longitude: -0.1131 / 0°6'47"W OS Eastings: 531122 OS Northings: 177443 OS Grid: TQ311774 Mapcode National: GBR LR.RC Mapcode Global: VHGR6.011P |
23 January 2020 (14:20) - Fire breaks out at Leigh church in suspected arson attack
A fire broke out in a derelict church in a suspected arson attack on Thursday afternoon. Firefighters were scrambled to St Thomas Church on Chapel Street, Leigh, after reports smoke was seen coming from the building. When they arrived at the scene they found piles of rubbish alight in the basement, a Greater Manchester Fire Service spokesman said. Crews used a hose reel to put it out. They were at the scene for around two hours. The spokesman confirmed that the fire was 'suspected to be deliberate'.
A firefighter from Leigh fire station who attended the scene said: "It looks like youths have gained entry into the basement and set fire to an old tent that was in there, presumably it was from the old Scouts hut that used to be at the back of the church."
The current St Thomas Church, Leigh is Grade II listed and is the second incarnation of the church built on the site. It was built in 1902 by Messrs. J. Gerrard and Sons, of Swinton. constructed from Accrington red brick, and Runcorn red sandstone (used for doorways, windows, arches, piers and general stonework. It replaced the original church which was consecrated as early as 1840.
News Source: Manchester Evening News
A firefighter from Leigh fire station who attended the scene said: "It looks like youths have gained entry into the basement and set fire to an old tent that was in there, presumably it was from the old Scouts hut that used to be at the back of the church."
The current St Thomas Church, Leigh is Grade II listed and is the second incarnation of the church built on the site. It was built in 1902 by Messrs. J. Gerrard and Sons, of Swinton. constructed from Accrington red brick, and Runcorn red sandstone (used for doorways, windows, arches, piers and general stonework. It replaced the original church which was consecrated as early as 1840.
News Source: Manchester Evening News
Listing Details
Entry Name: Church of St Thomas
Listing Date: 20 March 2017 Grade: II Source: Historic England Source ID: 1439679 Location: Wigan, WN7 County: Wigan Electoral Ward/Division: Leigh East Built-Up Area: Atherton Traditional County: Lancashire Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Greater Manchester Church of England Parish: Bedford St Thomas Church of England Diocese: Manchester |
Coordinates
Latitude: 53.495 / 53°29'42"N Longitude: -2.5074 / 2°30'26"W OS Eastings: 366431 OS Northings: 399934 OS Grid: SJ664999 Mapcode National: GBR BXX0.YV Mapcode Global: WH986.GD6Z |
23 January 2020 (11:47) - Blaze at Telford pub was deliberate, firefighters confirm
A blaze at a former Telford pub was deliberate, firefighters have confirmed. Three fire crews were sent to the Cheshire Cheese in Doseley Road, Doseley, which has been shut for nearly a year. Crews used six breathing apparatus, a hosereel jet and a main jet to put out the fire, which was first reported at about 11.47am this morning. And after investigations were carried out, Shropshire Fire and Rescue confirmed that the fire was deliberate. Investigations are continuing and anybody with information is asked to call police on 101.
Plans were submitted to demolish the site and build six houses and four bungalows in its place. Developer Clutton Homes said the site had become financially unviable to continue as a pub, and would instead suit residential use. But Telford & Wrekin Council turned down the plans in November 2019, saying the developer had failed to demonstrate that there was a lack of need for the pub, or that there was a good alternative in the local area.
The pub dates back to at least 1841 and closed in 2019.
News Source: Shropshire Star
Plans were submitted to demolish the site and build six houses and four bungalows in its place. Developer Clutton Homes said the site had become financially unviable to continue as a pub, and would instead suit residential use. But Telford & Wrekin Council turned down the plans in November 2019, saying the developer had failed to demonstrate that there was a lack of need for the pub, or that there was a good alternative in the local area.
The pub dates back to at least 1841 and closed in 2019.
News Source: Shropshire Star
20 January 2020 (04:30*) - Crews tackle North Devon building blaze
Fire crews in North Devon are currently tackling a blaze at a derelict block of flats in Westward Ho! The fire is at a disused block of flats known as Atlantic Flatlets. The Fire Service says it is possible there are people in the building due to information from the police, but no one has yet been discovered.
Officers from across the region were called to Atlantic Way just after 4.30am, and confirmed the ground and first floor was heavily involved in the fire. In an update just before 8am, the service said: “Crews confirmed they were making steady progress and that solar panels had been identified and isolated with the assistance of the electricity board. The incident was still being treated as possible persons reported.”
The building was originally The Union Club. Built 1875-76 on what is now the beach, it was removed to its present location in Atlantic way 1879-80 following rapid erosion. The Union Club closed on 31st December 1957 and was converted to flats. It has fine plasterwork above the door including its date of construction.
News Source: Radio Exe
Officers from across the region were called to Atlantic Way just after 4.30am, and confirmed the ground and first floor was heavily involved in the fire. In an update just before 8am, the service said: “Crews confirmed they were making steady progress and that solar panels had been identified and isolated with the assistance of the electricity board. The incident was still being treated as possible persons reported.”
The building was originally The Union Club. Built 1875-76 on what is now the beach, it was removed to its present location in Atlantic way 1879-80 following rapid erosion. The Union Club closed on 31st December 1957 and was converted to flats. It has fine plasterwork above the door including its date of construction.
News Source: Radio Exe
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18 January 2020 (21:55*) - Fire in Tewkesbury hotel car park causes smell of plastic to fill the air
18 January 2020 (21:55*) - Fire in Tewkesbury hotel car park causes smell of plastic to fill the air
Firefighters dealt with an incident that saw material in a skip catch fire. One fire appliance attended the scene, in the car park outside the Bell Hotel in Church Street, Tewkesbury, just before 10pm yesterday.
Town resident Garry Payne saw firefighters put out the blaze and took photographs of the action. He said the fire was in a large skip bin and added that there was a strong smell of burning plastic in the air at the time. A spokeswoman for Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service said the cause of the fire was not known at this stage.
The Bell Hotel is a Grade II* listed building dating back to 1696. The fire was also close to the 15th century Grade II listed Abbey Barn.
News Source: Gloucestershire Live
Town resident Garry Payne saw firefighters put out the blaze and took photographs of the action. He said the fire was in a large skip bin and added that there was a strong smell of burning plastic in the air at the time. A spokeswoman for Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service said the cause of the fire was not known at this stage.
The Bell Hotel is a Grade II* listed building dating back to 1696. The fire was also close to the 15th century Grade II listed Abbey Barn.
News Source: Gloucestershire Live
Listing Details
Entry Name: Bell Hotel
Listing Date: 4 March 1952 Grade: II* Source: Historic England Source ID: 1201210 English Heritage Legacy ID: 376690 Location: Tewkesbury, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, GL20 County: Gloucestershire District: Tewkesbury Civil Parish: Tewkesbury Built-Up Area: Tewkesbury Traditional County: Gloucestershire Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Gloucestershire Church of England Parish: Tewkesbury St Mary the Virgin (Tewkesbury Abbey) Church of England Diocese: Gloucester |
Coordinates
Latitude: 51.9908 / 51°59'27"N Longitude: -2.1618 / 2°9'42"W OS Eastings: 388986 OS Northings: 232499 OS Grid: SO889324 Mapcode National: GBR 1JR.09M Mapcode Global: VH93T.H705 |
18 January 2020 (20:36) - 'Oldest pub in Ely' forced to shut following large cellar fire
The Minster Tavern in Ely was evacuated on January 18 at around 8.30pm after the blaze - the pub confirmed everyone was out safe and no one was injured.
In a post on social media, a spokesman said: "As some of you might of heard, yes there has been a fire at the pub. Everyone was out safe, and no one was hurt. We will be closed for the rest of this evening and will keep you updated."
A spokesman for Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service said: "A crew from Ely and one crew from Soham were called to a building fire on Minster Palace, Ely. Crews arrived to find a fire in the cellar of a pub. Wearing breathing apparatus, firefighters used one hose reel and one jet to extinguish the fire before returning to their stations by 12am. All persons were accounted for. The cause of the fire was accidental."
Parts of The Minster Tavern building dates to the 10th century, though the pub has only been operating since about 1817. It lies within the Ely Conservation Area.
News Source: Ely Standard
In a post on social media, a spokesman said: "As some of you might of heard, yes there has been a fire at the pub. Everyone was out safe, and no one was hurt. We will be closed for the rest of this evening and will keep you updated."
A spokesman for Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service said: "A crew from Ely and one crew from Soham were called to a building fire on Minster Palace, Ely. Crews arrived to find a fire in the cellar of a pub. Wearing breathing apparatus, firefighters used one hose reel and one jet to extinguish the fire before returning to their stations by 12am. All persons were accounted for. The cause of the fire was accidental."
Parts of The Minster Tavern building dates to the 10th century, though the pub has only been operating since about 1817. It lies within the Ely Conservation Area.
News Source: Ely Standard
Near Miss
18 January 2020 (15:15) - Car parked in Eagle Tavern pub car park 'totally destroyed' in fire
18 January 2020 (15:15) - Car parked in Eagle Tavern pub car park 'totally destroyed' in fire
A car in a Somerset pub car park has been destroyed in a fire. Emergency services from Ilminster rushed to the Eagle Tavern on the A303 to reports of a car on fire at 3.15pm yesterday (Saturday, January 18).
A spokesperson for Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue said: "The crews confirmed upon arrival that there was a vehicle well alight. They quickly set about extinguishing it using hose reels and two breathing apparatus. The car was totally destroyed by fire."
The earliest reference of the “Eagle Tavern” is in 1847 when a parcel of land of some six acres was purchased by a Mr. Daniel Beall, a baker from Combe St. Nicholas, from the Inclosure Commissioners, The mortgage then states: “The said Daniel Beall hath since erected a messuage or dwelling house now used as an inn and commonly known by the name or sign of ‘Eagle Tavern’ and other buildings on one of the said pieces or parcels of land”.
News Source: Somerset County Gazette
A spokesperson for Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue said: "The crews confirmed upon arrival that there was a vehicle well alight. They quickly set about extinguishing it using hose reels and two breathing apparatus. The car was totally destroyed by fire."
The earliest reference of the “Eagle Tavern” is in 1847 when a parcel of land of some six acres was purchased by a Mr. Daniel Beall, a baker from Combe St. Nicholas, from the Inclosure Commissioners, The mortgage then states: “The said Daniel Beall hath since erected a messuage or dwelling house now used as an inn and commonly known by the name or sign of ‘Eagle Tavern’ and other buildings on one of the said pieces or parcels of land”.
News Source: Somerset County Gazette
18 January 2020 (04:27) - 'My childhood has been destroyed' - Sadness as Hull's iconic Raine Club goes up in flames
A fire has ripped through a popular Hull music venue. The blaze tore through the roof of The Raine Club in Durham Street, east Hull, in the early hours of Saturday morning, prompting sadness across the city. The Raine Club was once a popular fixture on Hull's club circuit and a must for anyone wanting to experience live music in the city. Sadly, it closed almost exactly two years ago in January 2018. At the time, the club's owners posted on Facebook that they would be closing permanently and said they loved "meeting each and every one" of the revellers that had passed through their doors. The venue was so popular it was made part of Quentin Budworth's Hullywood photo project.
Humberside Fire and Rescue say they were called to Durham Street at 4.27am on Saturday, January 18 after reports of a fire. The blaze ripped through the club, damaging the roof - a small part of which could only be seen still standing once the fire had been put out. Three crews and an aerial appliance attended the fire and nearby residents were told to keep their windows and doors shut.
One man walking past said: "I can't believe it, the roof has gone! I'm just passing so didn't know about it until now. How sad though - I used to go in there." A woman living nearby said: "I didn't hear a thing but woke up about an hour ago and saw all the fire engines down the road. It's a bit of a shock, you don't expect that when you get up in a morning but the fire brigade have done a good job and seem to have sorted it quickly." On social media, people posted comments showing sadness that the iconic pub had gone up in flames. Becky Foster said: "My mum used to run this pub, so many memories here. It's like my childhood has just been destroyed." Ann Mulligan Spence said: "We had some good nights in there."
Humberside Fire and Rescue say they have now left the scene and an investigation is underway to determine the cause of the fire. A spokeswoman said: "We were called to Durham Street at 4.27am. We had three crews and an aerial appliance at the business in Durham Street. Our crews have now left the scene but a fire investigator is still there."
News Source: Hull Live
Humberside Fire and Rescue say they were called to Durham Street at 4.27am on Saturday, January 18 after reports of a fire. The blaze ripped through the club, damaging the roof - a small part of which could only be seen still standing once the fire had been put out. Three crews and an aerial appliance attended the fire and nearby residents were told to keep their windows and doors shut.
One man walking past said: "I can't believe it, the roof has gone! I'm just passing so didn't know about it until now. How sad though - I used to go in there." A woman living nearby said: "I didn't hear a thing but woke up about an hour ago and saw all the fire engines down the road. It's a bit of a shock, you don't expect that when you get up in a morning but the fire brigade have done a good job and seem to have sorted it quickly." On social media, people posted comments showing sadness that the iconic pub had gone up in flames. Becky Foster said: "My mum used to run this pub, so many memories here. It's like my childhood has just been destroyed." Ann Mulligan Spence said: "We had some good nights in there."
Humberside Fire and Rescue say they have now left the scene and an investigation is underway to determine the cause of the fire. A spokeswoman said: "We were called to Durham Street at 4.27am. We had three crews and an aerial appliance at the business in Durham Street. Our crews have now left the scene but a fire investigator is still there."
News Source: Hull Live
16 January 2020 (21:10) - Fire damages famous UB40 pub the Eagle and Tun
The pub made famous for starring in a UB40 video has been damaged in a fire. A homeless man was inside the Eagle and Tun pub, in Digbeth, when the fire took hold. He suffered severe burns and was taken to hospital following the blaze on Thursday night.
A total of 20 firefighters tackled the blaze in a rear ground floor room at pub in Banbury Street at around 9.10pm. West Midlands Fire Service said the pub is believed to have been closed for 10 days but the man had been allowed to stay there. It faced demolition for the controversial high speed rail line, HS2. Just hours before the blaze passers-by reported how staff were “clearing everything out”. The gas and electricity had to be isolated and police and firefighters are still at the scene 12 hours later trying to find the cause.
A West Midlands Fire Service spokeswoman said: "The incident involved a severe fire contained to the rear ground floor room of a two-storey public house. It has been out of use for approximately 10 days. One man who was homeless but allowed to sleep inside was treated for severe burns and taken to hospital." Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus were able to get close enough to takle the blaze using hose reels. An investigation is under way to assess how the blaze started.
West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman Jamie Arrowsmith said: "On arrival we discovered one patient, a man. He was treated for burns and smoke inhalation before being taken to Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham for further treatment." A spokesman for West Midlands Police said: "Police were called to help fire service colleagues following a fire at a building in New Canal Street, Digbeth, just after 9.10pm yesterday. A man in his 50s who was inside was taken to hospital to be treated for smoke inhalation. Officers are working alongside the fire service to establish the cause of the blaze."
Red Red Wine topped the charts in August 1983 and the pub was also featured on the band’s 1987 album The Best Of UB40, featuring a compilation of songs recorded at the nearby DEP International Studio in Digbeth. Back in August Ed Sheeran also used the pub to shoot a music video with grime artists MC Jaykae and Aitch. He was pictured enjoying a pint at the bar.
The pub's owner revealed in November that the pub would close on January 4. He said bosses at HS2 contacted to confirm the pub would be demolished as part of a compulsory purchase order. He said: "It was a huge shock at first. I have owned the pub for the last 10 years and was aware of its incredible music history when I bought it.
The Eagle and Tun was built in 1900 and shut down in 2008 at a time when there was huge demolition and building work around it as part of the Eastside development. It reopened with a new owner in 2016.
News Source: Birmingham Mail
A total of 20 firefighters tackled the blaze in a rear ground floor room at pub in Banbury Street at around 9.10pm. West Midlands Fire Service said the pub is believed to have been closed for 10 days but the man had been allowed to stay there. It faced demolition for the controversial high speed rail line, HS2. Just hours before the blaze passers-by reported how staff were “clearing everything out”. The gas and electricity had to be isolated and police and firefighters are still at the scene 12 hours later trying to find the cause.
A West Midlands Fire Service spokeswoman said: "The incident involved a severe fire contained to the rear ground floor room of a two-storey public house. It has been out of use for approximately 10 days. One man who was homeless but allowed to sleep inside was treated for severe burns and taken to hospital." Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus were able to get close enough to takle the blaze using hose reels. An investigation is under way to assess how the blaze started.
West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman Jamie Arrowsmith said: "On arrival we discovered one patient, a man. He was treated for burns and smoke inhalation before being taken to Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham for further treatment." A spokesman for West Midlands Police said: "Police were called to help fire service colleagues following a fire at a building in New Canal Street, Digbeth, just after 9.10pm yesterday. A man in his 50s who was inside was taken to hospital to be treated for smoke inhalation. Officers are working alongside the fire service to establish the cause of the blaze."
Red Red Wine topped the charts in August 1983 and the pub was also featured on the band’s 1987 album The Best Of UB40, featuring a compilation of songs recorded at the nearby DEP International Studio in Digbeth. Back in August Ed Sheeran also used the pub to shoot a music video with grime artists MC Jaykae and Aitch. He was pictured enjoying a pint at the bar.
The pub's owner revealed in November that the pub would close on January 4. He said bosses at HS2 contacted to confirm the pub would be demolished as part of a compulsory purchase order. He said: "It was a huge shock at first. I have owned the pub for the last 10 years and was aware of its incredible music history when I bought it.
The Eagle and Tun was built in 1900 and shut down in 2008 at a time when there was huge demolition and building work around it as part of the Eastside development. It reopened with a new owner in 2016.
News Source: Birmingham Mail
16 January 2020 (12:30*) - Firefighters called to Ruthin town centre restaurant fire
Firefighters were called to a fire at a restaurant in Ruthin town centre on Wednesday. North Wales Fire and Rescue Service (NWFRS) said it sent two crews to St Peter's Square just before 12.30pm. It is understood the restaurant was the Myddelton Grill on the Square. It said the fire was caused "accidentally" in the kitchen.
An NWFRS spokesperson said: "We were called to St Peter's Square in Ruthin at 14.28pm on Wednesday, January 15. We sent two crews from Ruthin and Denbigh. The fire was started accidentally in the kitchen. Thermal imaging equipment and a hose reel was used. The fire was stopped at 15.07pm."
The Myddelton Grill on the Square was formerly known as the Myddelton Arms is Grade II* listed and dates back to the 16th century. It lies within the Ruthin Town & Llanfwrog Conservation Area. It has also been known as "The Eyes of Ruthin" and “Seven Eyes” due to the seven dormer windows, originally framed with timber but replaced with brick in the late 18th century.
The exact dating of the house is unknown, what is certain is that the core of the house was a medieval hall-house type, now difficult to recognise due to the many alterations that have taken place. The property is said to have been purchased by Sir Hugh Myddleton in 1595. Sir Hugh virtually bankrupted himself in providing London with its first fresh water. Originally from a Denbigh family and a Denbigh benefactor in 1622 he was made a baronet as Sir Hugh Myddleton of Ruthin, citizen and Goldsmith of London. The building was remodelled in the mid 17th century by Sir Richard Clough, in a similar fashion to his Bachegraig Hall.
News Source: The Free Press
An NWFRS spokesperson said: "We were called to St Peter's Square in Ruthin at 14.28pm on Wednesday, January 15. We sent two crews from Ruthin and Denbigh. The fire was started accidentally in the kitchen. Thermal imaging equipment and a hose reel was used. The fire was stopped at 15.07pm."
The Myddelton Grill on the Square was formerly known as the Myddelton Arms is Grade II* listed and dates back to the 16th century. It lies within the Ruthin Town & Llanfwrog Conservation Area. It has also been known as "The Eyes of Ruthin" and “Seven Eyes” due to the seven dormer windows, originally framed with timber but replaced with brick in the late 18th century.
The exact dating of the house is unknown, what is certain is that the core of the house was a medieval hall-house type, now difficult to recognise due to the many alterations that have taken place. The property is said to have been purchased by Sir Hugh Myddleton in 1595. Sir Hugh virtually bankrupted himself in providing London with its first fresh water. Originally from a Denbigh family and a Denbigh benefactor in 1622 he was made a baronet as Sir Hugh Myddleton of Ruthin, citizen and Goldsmith of London. The building was remodelled in the mid 17th century by Sir Richard Clough, in a similar fashion to his Bachegraig Hall.
News Source: The Free Press
Listing Details
Entry Name: Seven Eyes
Listing Date: 4 July 1966 Last Amended: 12 July 2006 Grade: II* Source: Cadw Source ID: 918 Building Class: Commercial Location: Facing W into St Peter's Square and adjoining the L side of the Castle Hotel. County: Denbighshire Town: Ruthin Community: Ruthin (Rhuthun) Community: Ruthin Built-Up Area: Ruthin Traditional County: Denbighshire |
Coordinates
Latitude: 53.1147 / 53°6'52"N Longitude: -3.3104 / 3°18'37"W OS Eastings: 312388 OS Northings: 358305 OS Grid: SJ123583 Mapcode National: GBR 6S.7SF0 Mapcode Global: WH779.3ZW2 |
15 January 2020 (17:19) - More than 60 firefighters rush to flat fire in Paddington
More than 60 firefighters have rushed to a basement flat fire in Paddington. Eight fire engines are currently at the scene of the blaze on Star Street, just off Edgware Road. London Fire Brigade are in attendance alongside the London Ambulance Service.The incident has partially blocked the A5 Edgware Road, causing tailbacks to Marble Arch. LFB have said the fire is affecting a basement flat in a three-storey building. The cause of the fire is currently unknown.
A spokesperson for the fire service said: "The Brigade was called at 17.19. Fire crews from Paddington, Euston, Kensington, North Kensington and surrounding fire stations are at the scene." The flat has been gutted by the fire but there are no injuries. One man is said to have left the flat and got himself to safety before the fire brigade arrived. "The fire in #Paddington is now under control," the London Fire Brigade said.
The flat is part of a terrace of early 19th century houses that are Grade II listed.
News Source: Evening Standard
A spokesperson for the fire service said: "The Brigade was called at 17.19. Fire crews from Paddington, Euston, Kensington, North Kensington and surrounding fire stations are at the scene." The flat has been gutted by the fire but there are no injuries. One man is said to have left the flat and got himself to safety before the fire brigade arrived. "The fire in #Paddington is now under control," the London Fire Brigade said.
The flat is part of a terrace of early 19th century houses that are Grade II listed.
News Source: Evening Standard
Listing Details
Entry Name: 6-16, Star Street W2
Listing Date: 10 April 1975 Grade: II Source: Historic England Source ID: 1236682 English Heritage Legacy ID: 427691 Location: Westminster, London, W2 County: London District: City of Westminster Electoral Ward/Division: Hyde Park Built-Up Area: City of Westminster Traditional County: Middlesex Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Greater London Church of England Parish: St John Evan Hyde Park Crescent Church of England Diocese: London |
Coordinates
Latitude: 51.5183 / 51°31'5"N Longitude: -0.1692 / 0°10'9"W OS Eastings: 527124 OS Northings: 181517 OS Grid: TQ271815 Mapcode National: GBR 69.6X Mapcode Global: VHGQZ.03XF |
Near Miss
15 January 2020 (08:40) - Car on fire on London Road, High Wycombe, during morning rush hour
15 January 2020 (08:40) - Car on fire on London Road, High Wycombe, during morning rush hour
A car burst into flames on a busy High Wycombe A-road during rush hour this morning. The dark car - which appears to be a taxi - caught fire outside the Pheasant pub on London Road, approaching the Gordon Road roundabout. According to eyewitnesses, the blaze happened at around 8.40am - while the road was busy with commuters and those on the school run. Firefighters managed to bring the fire under control but the blaze did cause delays for drivers.
The Pheasant pub is an old Victorian building dating back to at least 1872.
News Source: Bucks Free Press
The Pheasant pub is an old Victorian building dating back to at least 1872.
News Source: Bucks Free Press
13 January (20:00*) - Reading fire crews tackle blaze at derelict Woodley Arms pub
Emergency services have been called to tackle with a blaze at the site of a former pub in Reading, Berkshire, according to reports. At least two crews from Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service were on the scene at the former Woodley Arms, on Waldeck Street. According to eyewitnesses, flames could be seen coming from the flat-roofed section of the building. Crews are believed to have been called to the scene around 8pm this evening (January 13).
Planning permission was granted on the 10th October 2018, following an appeal, for the erection of two buildings to accommodate a total of 38 student units of accommodation, including parking, amenity space and landscaping, following demolition of the existing former public house. In November 2019, new plans were submitted by the developers, who now want to ditch the original idea of turning the Woodley Arms into student digs and instead make them 38 'co-living flats' aimed at young workers.
It is rare to consider a 1970s building as “Heritage”, but the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has this to say about the former pub:
“Built to directly replace a much older building that was demolished as part of the local area's redevelopment in the late 1960's. The pub was under the stewardship of the old pub's licensees for its entire lifespan until their departure through illness in 2012. The building has remained empty and boarded up since. The two room interior was almost untouched since its 1973 opening and would now be considered worthy of protection.” Perhaps, no longer!
News Source: Berkshire Live
Planning permission was granted on the 10th October 2018, following an appeal, for the erection of two buildings to accommodate a total of 38 student units of accommodation, including parking, amenity space and landscaping, following demolition of the existing former public house. In November 2019, new plans were submitted by the developers, who now want to ditch the original idea of turning the Woodley Arms into student digs and instead make them 38 'co-living flats' aimed at young workers.
It is rare to consider a 1970s building as “Heritage”, but the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has this to say about the former pub:
“Built to directly replace a much older building that was demolished as part of the local area's redevelopment in the late 1960's. The pub was under the stewardship of the old pub's licensees for its entire lifespan until their departure through illness in 2012. The building has remained empty and boarded up since. The two room interior was almost untouched since its 1973 opening and would now be considered worthy of protection.” Perhaps, no longer!
News Source: Berkshire Live
12 January 2020 (20:26) - Huge fire at Cheshire country house wedding venue Tilstone House
Ten fire engines have been tackling a huge blaze at a Cheshire country house wedding venue near Tarporley tonight (Sunday, January 12). Police had to close the A51 in both directions around Tilstone House in Nantwich Road, Tilstone Fearnall as fire crews from across the county arrived to tackle the blaze at the 19th century timber frame mansion, which was well alight. There have been no reports of injuries.
Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service was first called to the scene shortly before 8.30pm. Ten fire engines from Tarporley, Nantwich, Chester, Winsford, Crewe, Ellesmere Port and Northwich, along with an aerial appliance from Chester, have been tackling the blaze. Four crews were initially dispatched to the scene and upon initial investigations firefighters found that the fire had spread to all three floors of the building. Due to the scale of the fire, an additional six fire engines were dispatched to the scene along with an aerial appliance from Chester.
The building has been split into four sectors and firefighters, wearing breathing apparatus, have been using hose reel jets to tackle the fire from within the building. Crews are also using a number of main jets to fight the fire from outside the mansion. An aerial appliance and main jet are also being used to extinguish the fire from above. Firefighters are also undertaking salvage operation to help recover any furniture where possible. All gas and electricity to supplies to the building have been isolated and the A51, Nantwich Road, is currently closed in both directions while firefighters tackle the fire.
Tilstone House was first built in 1888 by Lord and Lady Daresbury and originally used as a hunting and shooting lodge. The current owners of Tilstone House bought the house and grounds in September 1997, and a large number of people have still been employed at Tilstone House, including the housekeeper, cleaners, maintenance staff, chefs, gardeners and tradespeople. It won a regional Quality Standards Award award in 2003 for the rebuilding of the West Wing. In modern times, the venue has been used for weddings, christenings, parties and corporate events.
News Source: Chester Standard
Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service was first called to the scene shortly before 8.30pm. Ten fire engines from Tarporley, Nantwich, Chester, Winsford, Crewe, Ellesmere Port and Northwich, along with an aerial appliance from Chester, have been tackling the blaze. Four crews were initially dispatched to the scene and upon initial investigations firefighters found that the fire had spread to all three floors of the building. Due to the scale of the fire, an additional six fire engines were dispatched to the scene along with an aerial appliance from Chester.
The building has been split into four sectors and firefighters, wearing breathing apparatus, have been using hose reel jets to tackle the fire from within the building. Crews are also using a number of main jets to fight the fire from outside the mansion. An aerial appliance and main jet are also being used to extinguish the fire from above. Firefighters are also undertaking salvage operation to help recover any furniture where possible. All gas and electricity to supplies to the building have been isolated and the A51, Nantwich Road, is currently closed in both directions while firefighters tackle the fire.
Tilstone House was first built in 1888 by Lord and Lady Daresbury and originally used as a hunting and shooting lodge. The current owners of Tilstone House bought the house and grounds in September 1997, and a large number of people have still been employed at Tilstone House, including the housekeeper, cleaners, maintenance staff, chefs, gardeners and tradespeople. It won a regional Quality Standards Award award in 2003 for the rebuilding of the West Wing. In modern times, the venue has been used for weddings, christenings, parties and corporate events.
News Source: Chester Standard
Building History
(Researched by Heritage & Ecclesiastical Fire Protection)
Tilstone House was built in 1888 for Old Etonian Gilbert Greenall (later 2nd Baronet and 1st Baron Daresbury). The house was built primarily as a hunting lodge, albeit on a grand scale. Baron Daresbury (as he later became known) was one of the great huntsmen of the early twentieth century. The Greenall’s cemented Tilstone House’s a social hub, regularly entertaining on a large scale.
By 1901, Tilstone was home to Major Major Frederick Howard Wingfield Fetherstonhaugh and his wife Beatrice. He was an extra Equerry to HM King George V and ran His Majesty’s thoroughbred stud. The Fetherstonhaughs were still at Tilstone in 1920.
Mrs Mary Emma Dempster, wife of John Dempster, bought Tilstone in around 1920. John and Mary Dempster had a taste for the finer things in life and lived in a sequence of palatial houses, which included Drimsynie House (Lochgoilhead), Methven Castle (Perth) and Keele Hall (Staffordshire). They also spent time aboard their yacht, the ‘Vol- au-Vent’. Mrs Dempster lived at Tilstone with ten servants until her death on the 31st January 1932.
By 1935 the Winterbottom family were living at Tilstone House. Oscar Dunstan Winterbottom was a son of Old Etonian Book Cloth manufacturer, millionaire George Harold Winterbottom. The Winterbottoms were part of Cheshire society, and were extremely keen hunters within the region. Captain Oscar Winterbottom was such a keen horseman that, when arthritis gave his leg terrible pain, he began to hunt sidesaddle!
(Researched by Heritage & Ecclesiastical Fire Protection)
Tilstone House was built in 1888 for Old Etonian Gilbert Greenall (later 2nd Baronet and 1st Baron Daresbury). The house was built primarily as a hunting lodge, albeit on a grand scale. Baron Daresbury (as he later became known) was one of the great huntsmen of the early twentieth century. The Greenall’s cemented Tilstone House’s a social hub, regularly entertaining on a large scale.
By 1901, Tilstone was home to Major Major Frederick Howard Wingfield Fetherstonhaugh and his wife Beatrice. He was an extra Equerry to HM King George V and ran His Majesty’s thoroughbred stud. The Fetherstonhaughs were still at Tilstone in 1920.
Mrs Mary Emma Dempster, wife of John Dempster, bought Tilstone in around 1920. John and Mary Dempster had a taste for the finer things in life and lived in a sequence of palatial houses, which included Drimsynie House (Lochgoilhead), Methven Castle (Perth) and Keele Hall (Staffordshire). They also spent time aboard their yacht, the ‘Vol- au-Vent’. Mrs Dempster lived at Tilstone with ten servants until her death on the 31st January 1932.
By 1935 the Winterbottom family were living at Tilstone House. Oscar Dunstan Winterbottom was a son of Old Etonian Book Cloth manufacturer, millionaire George Harold Winterbottom. The Winterbottoms were part of Cheshire society, and were extremely keen hunters within the region. Captain Oscar Winterbottom was such a keen horseman that, when arthritis gave his leg terrible pain, he began to hunt sidesaddle!
12 January 2020 (04:38) - Huge fire at former care home in Bury Road in Radcliffe
Fire crews have been tackling a huge fire at a former care home which raged for much of this morning. The blaze broke out at the detached property in Bury Road, Radcliffe, shortly before 4.40am. Flames tore through the roof of the historic building which is currently undergoing renovation work to be converted for domestic use.
At its height, four fire engines, two aerial platforms and dozens of firefighters battled to beat back the fire. Fortunately, no one was in the property when the fire started. Rick Taylor, watch manager at Bury Fire Station, said: "When we got there the fire was well alight with the roof and first floor on fire. There had been a partial collapse of the roof meaning it was unsafe to send in firefighters, so we had to strip the roof back to access the fire and tackle it from the outside and above. The fire has done a lot of damage. The roof is probably 100 per cent damaged and there is also a lot of water damage."
The firefighting operation has since been scaled back, although two fire engines and an aerial appliance remain at the scene. Fire crews believe the fire may have started inside the building and spread to the roof, and a fire investigation is currently underway. Residents are being advised to keep their doors and windows shut while fire service continues to make the scene safe. Watch manager Taylor added: "A fire investigation is in progress to establish the cause of the fire. We will now continue to try and extinguish any hot spots and make sure the fire is completely out."
The fire comes just days after housing development work began to covert the historic property. Stained glass windows, featuring the Manchester Bee, as well as a ramp, had recently been added to the building, which lies on a main route between Radcliffe and Bury. The construction work follows an application to make alterations, including the installation of new window openings and a staircase to the basement, which was approved in June last year. Proposals, submitted by Ben Riley, of Aon Estates Ltd, show outline drawings for 13 bedrooms to be developed inside the property, plus a kitchen area, dining room and lounge. Prior to this the building, which has a long history, had laid in a dilapidated state for many months.
The detached property was originally built around 1880 and was part of the Withins Lane Colliery and in 1907 the site was redeveloped into a single building. In the 1950s it was the rectory of Radcliffe Parish Church, St Mary's Anglican Church. After a period as offices, the rectory became a care home in 1985.
News Source: The Bolton News
At its height, four fire engines, two aerial platforms and dozens of firefighters battled to beat back the fire. Fortunately, no one was in the property when the fire started. Rick Taylor, watch manager at Bury Fire Station, said: "When we got there the fire was well alight with the roof and first floor on fire. There had been a partial collapse of the roof meaning it was unsafe to send in firefighters, so we had to strip the roof back to access the fire and tackle it from the outside and above. The fire has done a lot of damage. The roof is probably 100 per cent damaged and there is also a lot of water damage."
The firefighting operation has since been scaled back, although two fire engines and an aerial appliance remain at the scene. Fire crews believe the fire may have started inside the building and spread to the roof, and a fire investigation is currently underway. Residents are being advised to keep their doors and windows shut while fire service continues to make the scene safe. Watch manager Taylor added: "A fire investigation is in progress to establish the cause of the fire. We will now continue to try and extinguish any hot spots and make sure the fire is completely out."
The fire comes just days after housing development work began to covert the historic property. Stained glass windows, featuring the Manchester Bee, as well as a ramp, had recently been added to the building, which lies on a main route between Radcliffe and Bury. The construction work follows an application to make alterations, including the installation of new window openings and a staircase to the basement, which was approved in June last year. Proposals, submitted by Ben Riley, of Aon Estates Ltd, show outline drawings for 13 bedrooms to be developed inside the property, plus a kitchen area, dining room and lounge. Prior to this the building, which has a long history, had laid in a dilapidated state for many months.
The detached property was originally built around 1880 and was part of the Withins Lane Colliery and in 1907 the site was redeveloped into a single building. In the 1950s it was the rectory of Radcliffe Parish Church, St Mary's Anglican Church. After a period as offices, the rectory became a care home in 1985.
News Source: The Bolton News
11 January 2020 (06:00) - Fire rips through children's day nursery in Sandbach
Firefighters battled a large fire at a chilldren's day nursery in Sandbach for most of Saturday (January 11). Five fire engines from Sandbach, Middlewich, Holmes Chapel, Crewe and Macclesfield were called to the scene of the blaze at La Maternelle nursery in Dalton Court, after receiving reports at around 6am.
Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service said: "On arrival crews found a fire on the first floor of brick built building measuring approximately 15 metres by 20 metres. Four firefighters, wearing breathing apparatus, initially entered the building and used two hose reel jets to tackle the fire. Crews are also using three main jets to help extinguish the fire from outside the building. "
Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service later confirmed that the fire, which has totally destroyed the building's roof, started accidentally. Middlewich Road was completely closed for most of the day as they worked and reopened at around 6.30pm. A Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: "Firefighters used hose reel jets to dampen down to ensure the fire did not reignite. The crews also used thermal imaging cameras to check for any hotspots. Following investigations firefighters believe that the cause of the fire is accidental."
A fundraising page has been set up by Rachel White, whose child attends La Maternelle, which she described as ‘so much more than a nursery’ “As a family run business I can only imagine the heartbreak this has caused, so from our family to yours, lets rebuild,” she wrote on a local Sandbach Facebook group. Other residents described the fire as 'devastating' and 'so sad'. And there was much praise for the fire service on social media. One person wrote: "The fire team are exceptional. We are so lucky to have them."
The day nursery occupies a large detached Victorian house called “Newark House” and has a date stone stating it was built in 1899.
News Source: Cheshire Live
Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service said: "On arrival crews found a fire on the first floor of brick built building measuring approximately 15 metres by 20 metres. Four firefighters, wearing breathing apparatus, initially entered the building and used two hose reel jets to tackle the fire. Crews are also using three main jets to help extinguish the fire from outside the building. "
Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service later confirmed that the fire, which has totally destroyed the building's roof, started accidentally. Middlewich Road was completely closed for most of the day as they worked and reopened at around 6.30pm. A Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: "Firefighters used hose reel jets to dampen down to ensure the fire did not reignite. The crews also used thermal imaging cameras to check for any hotspots. Following investigations firefighters believe that the cause of the fire is accidental."
A fundraising page has been set up by Rachel White, whose child attends La Maternelle, which she described as ‘so much more than a nursery’ “As a family run business I can only imagine the heartbreak this has caused, so from our family to yours, lets rebuild,” she wrote on a local Sandbach Facebook group. Other residents described the fire as 'devastating' and 'so sad'. And there was much praise for the fire service on social media. One person wrote: "The fire team are exceptional. We are so lucky to have them."
The day nursery occupies a large detached Victorian house called “Newark House” and has a date stone stating it was built in 1899.
News Source: Cheshire Live
10 January 2020 (19:48) - Firefighters called to blaze at Sheffield pub
Three fire engines attended the incident at the Red Lion pub on Penistone Road in Grenoside last night, Friday, January 10. A spokeswoman for South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue said it was called at 7.48pm to a cooker fire at the pub, and firefighters used breathing apparatus and one hose reel. She added that the fire, which is not thought to have been started deliberately, was extinguished at 8.08pm.
No significant damage is believed to have been caused to the pub, and no one is understood to have been injured. One woman, who asked to be named only as Emma said: “The chef was cooking a rare steak at time. The hob was on fire as he went to take it off so needless to say no rare steak, only well done on menu. lol.”
The Red Lion dates back to 1828 and is a Building of Townscape Merit within Grenoside Conservation Area.
News Source: The Star
No significant damage is believed to have been caused to the pub, and no one is understood to have been injured. One woman, who asked to be named only as Emma said: “The chef was cooking a rare steak at time. The hob was on fire as he went to take it off so needless to say no rare steak, only well done on menu. lol.”
The Red Lion dates back to 1828 and is a Building of Townscape Merit within Grenoside Conservation Area.
News Source: The Star
10 January 2020 (17:30) - Fire crews deal with incident at Brittania House, Bradford
Fire crews dealing with an incident in a city centre building have accessed the roof in search of smoke. Firefighters arrived at the customer service centre at Brittania House, Hall Ings, to reports of a smoky electrical fitting. Two fire engines pulled up around 5.30pm while crowds of staff gathered outside. Shop keepers nearby were also advised to evacuate members of staff and customers.
The T&A's Yusef Alam reported: "Staff have been evacuated. One staff member said: 'When we walked down the stairs we couldn't smell smoke or see any signs of a fire. I spoke to one guy who's standing outside the door. He didn't seem alarmed. No one seemed alarmed or panicked. The fire crews are still here."
Britannia House is a Key Unlisted building in the City Centre Conservation Area. It is a domineering structure, situated on Bridge Street in a prominent position between St. George’s Hall and City Hall. The dome of the building contributes to the roofline of the city, especially from views down Ivegate. It is an early 20th century structure (built 1937) and the influence of the Art Deco movement is evident in its design and its ironwork details.
News Source: The Telegraph and Argus
The T&A's Yusef Alam reported: "Staff have been evacuated. One staff member said: 'When we walked down the stairs we couldn't smell smoke or see any signs of a fire. I spoke to one guy who's standing outside the door. He didn't seem alarmed. No one seemed alarmed or panicked. The fire crews are still here."
Britannia House is a Key Unlisted building in the City Centre Conservation Area. It is a domineering structure, situated on Bridge Street in a prominent position between St. George’s Hall and City Hall. The dome of the building contributes to the roofline of the city, especially from views down Ivegate. It is an early 20th century structure (built 1937) and the influence of the Art Deco movement is evident in its design and its ironwork details.
News Source: The Telegraph and Argus
9 January 2020 (12:00*) - Chimney fire at the George Inn in Chideock
A fire broke out at a pub. Firefighters were called to the George Inn, Chideock, Dorset, at noon today to reports of a heavy smell of smoke.
Two crews from Bridport and a crew from Charmouth attended, though the fire service says the reason for more than one appliance was as a precaution due to the building's thatched roof. A spokesman for Dorset and Wiltshire Fire Service said: "It looks as though it is a chimney fire and due to the thatched roof, we've been cautious by sending three." The fire was minor and the pub remains open for business as usual.
The late 17th century pub is Grade II listed.
News Source: Bridport News
Two crews from Bridport and a crew from Charmouth attended, though the fire service says the reason for more than one appliance was as a precaution due to the building's thatched roof. A spokesman for Dorset and Wiltshire Fire Service said: "It looks as though it is a chimney fire and due to the thatched roof, we've been cautious by sending three." The fire was minor and the pub remains open for business as usual.
The late 17th century pub is Grade II listed.
News Source: Bridport News
Listing Details
Entry Name: The George Inn
Listing Date: 7 August 1952 Grade: II Source: Historic England Source ID: 1288097 English Heritage Legacy ID: 400652 Location: Chideock, Dorset, Dorset, DT6 County: Dorset District: West Dorset Civil Parish: Chideock Built-Up Area: Chideock Traditional County: Dorset Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Dorset Church of England Parish: Chideock St Giles Church of England Diocese: Salisbury |
Coordinates
Latitude: 50.7321 / 50°43'55"N Longitude: -2.816 / 2°48'57"W OS Eastings: 342509 OS Northings: 92810 OS Grid: SY425928 Mapcode National: GBR PM.V7F1 Mapcode Global: FRA 47Z4.QRW |
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9 January 2020 (00:04) - Fire crews battle kitchen fire for six hours at Preston student accommodation
9 January 2020 (00:04) - Fire crews battle kitchen fire for six hours at Preston student accommodation
A home occupied by students in Preston had to be evacuated after a serious kitchen fire this morning (January 9). Firefighters from Penwortham, Bamber Bridge and Preston were called to the terraced home in St Luke’s Place shortly after midnight. On arrival, fire crews said they found the ground floor kitchen 'well-alight'.
Neighbouring homes on the terraced row, opposite the Grade II listed former Church of St Luke, also had to be evacuated. Fire crews tackled the blaze for nearly six hours with hose reels, whilst wearing breathing apparatus to protect them from the thick smoke. Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service said the home has suffered 'serious damage', but all occupants had escaped without injury.
A fire service spokesman said: "The fire was located in a kitchen on the ground floor of a domestic property. Four firefighters wore breathing apparatus and used one hose reel to extinguish the fire. There were no casualties reported and firefighters were approximately five hours and forty five minutes."
The Church of St Luke was built 1858-9 and designed by E. H. Shellard at an estimated cost of £4,733. It opened on the 3rd August 1859, and provided seating for 800 people. The church was declared redundant on the 1st January 1990, and passed into residential use on the 24th February 1995. It was converted into flats.
News Source: Lancashire Post
Neighbouring homes on the terraced row, opposite the Grade II listed former Church of St Luke, also had to be evacuated. Fire crews tackled the blaze for nearly six hours with hose reels, whilst wearing breathing apparatus to protect them from the thick smoke. Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service said the home has suffered 'serious damage', but all occupants had escaped without injury.
A fire service spokesman said: "The fire was located in a kitchen on the ground floor of a domestic property. Four firefighters wore breathing apparatus and used one hose reel to extinguish the fire. There were no casualties reported and firefighters were approximately five hours and forty five minutes."
The Church of St Luke was built 1858-9 and designed by E. H. Shellard at an estimated cost of £4,733. It opened on the 3rd August 1859, and provided seating for 800 people. The church was declared redundant on the 1st January 1990, and passed into residential use on the 24th February 1995. It was converted into flats.
News Source: Lancashire Post
Listing Details
Entry Name: Church of St Luke
Listing Date: 20 December 1989 Grade: II Source: Historic England Source ID: 1207329 English Heritage Legacy ID: 392152 Location: Preston, Lancashire, PR1 County: Lancashire District: Preston Town: Preston Electoral Ward/Division: St Matthew's Built-Up Area: Preston Traditional County: Lancashire Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Lancashire Church of England Parish: Preston The Risen Lord Church of England Diocese: Blackburn |
Coordinates
Latitude: 53.766 / 53°45'57"N Longitude: -2.6835 / 2°41'0"W OS Eastings: 355040 OS Northings: 430182 OS Grid: SD550301 Mapcode National: GBR TDC.35 Mapcode Global: WH85M.RLBR |
7 January 2020 (11:50*) - Firefighters tackle blaze at historical 17th century mansion
Firefighters tackled a kitchen blaze at historic Crewe Hall. Crews from Crewe, Alsager, Nantwich, and the hydraulic platform from Macclesfield were called to 17th century Grade I listed building shortly before midday today (January 7). On arrival they discovered a fire in a kitchen area that had been sparked by a refrigerator.
Built between 1615 and 1636, the Weston Road mansion, located near Crewe Green, is currently used as a hotel, restaurant, and health club. A Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service spokesman said: "Firefighters attended to a fire at a heritage building on Weston Road in Crewe. The fire was located in the kitchen area and is believed to have involved a refrigerator. Wearing two breathing apparatus, crews used a hose reel jet and a safety jet to tackle the flames and bring them under control. Once the fire was extinguished a large fan was used to disperse the smoke. Fire Service were on scene for one hour."
News Source: Stoke onTrent Live
Built between 1615 and 1636, the Weston Road mansion, located near Crewe Green, is currently used as a hotel, restaurant, and health club. A Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service spokesman said: "Firefighters attended to a fire at a heritage building on Weston Road in Crewe. The fire was located in the kitchen area and is believed to have involved a refrigerator. Wearing two breathing apparatus, crews used a hose reel jet and a safety jet to tackle the flames and bring them under control. Once the fire was extinguished a large fan was used to disperse the smoke. Fire Service were on scene for one hour."
News Source: Stoke onTrent Live
Listing Details
Entry Name: Crewe Hall
Listing Date: 20 January 1975 Grade: I Source: Historic England Source ID: 1138666 English Heritage Legacy ID: 56661 Location: Crewe Green, Cheshire East, CW1 County: Cheshire East Civil Parish: Crewe Green Traditional County: Cheshire Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Cheshire Church of England Parish: Crewe Green St Michael Church of England Diocese: Chester |
Coordinates
Latitude: 53.0827 / 53°4'57"N Longitude: -2.4 / 2°23'59"W OS Eastings: 373304 OS Northings: 354021 OS Grid: SJ733540 Mapcode National: GBR 7Y.9ZGD Mapcode Global: WH9B6.3SF2 |
7 January 2020 (06:06) - Six fire crews battling blaze in Accrington
Three people were rescued from a flat fire in Accrington this morning. More than 30 firefighters were called to the flats at Gladstone Heights on Eagle Street just after 6am. The fire involved a three-storey building and the blaze had spread to the roof.
Incident commander and station manager Chris Waring said: “We have been dealing with a fire involving a flat. At its height six crews in total were dealing with it. It is in some assisted living flats behind the Gladstone Heights apartments. It is run by a separate company to Gladstone called Creative Support. We used an aerial platform and had some firefighters with breathing apparatus putting it out. There were no people injured but we helped three people to get out. The majority of people got out because the fire alarm system kicked in. At this stage, the incident is being left with the police and a joint investigation into the cause of the fire is taking place."
At 8am, the Fire Service said, “It was declared that all persons were accounted for at approximately 07:15hrs. The casualties are being assessed by paramedics at the scene. Firefighting operations have the fire surrounded and the number of fire engines at the scene of soon to be reduced to four and an aerial ladder platform.” A further update at midday said, “Firefighters further reduced the number of crews at the scene to one fire engine at around 10:15hrs to assist with the fire investigation. An investigation into the cause of the fire has begun in conjunction with Lancashire Police.”
The building was originally The Liberal Club and was built in 1885 to provide billiard and assembly rooms indoors and a bowling green at the rear. Accrington was mainly Liberal from 1880 to 1910. From 1937 to 1973 it was the home of the Accrington Arts Club. The building is Locally Listed and lies within the Accrington Town Centre Conservation Area.
News Source: Lancashire Telegraph
Incident commander and station manager Chris Waring said: “We have been dealing with a fire involving a flat. At its height six crews in total were dealing with it. It is in some assisted living flats behind the Gladstone Heights apartments. It is run by a separate company to Gladstone called Creative Support. We used an aerial platform and had some firefighters with breathing apparatus putting it out. There were no people injured but we helped three people to get out. The majority of people got out because the fire alarm system kicked in. At this stage, the incident is being left with the police and a joint investigation into the cause of the fire is taking place."
At 8am, the Fire Service said, “It was declared that all persons were accounted for at approximately 07:15hrs. The casualties are being assessed by paramedics at the scene. Firefighting operations have the fire surrounded and the number of fire engines at the scene of soon to be reduced to four and an aerial ladder platform.” A further update at midday said, “Firefighters further reduced the number of crews at the scene to one fire engine at around 10:15hrs to assist with the fire investigation. An investigation into the cause of the fire has begun in conjunction with Lancashire Police.”
The building was originally The Liberal Club and was built in 1885 to provide billiard and assembly rooms indoors and a bowling green at the rear. Accrington was mainly Liberal from 1880 to 1910. From 1937 to 1973 it was the home of the Accrington Arts Club. The building is Locally Listed and lies within the Accrington Town Centre Conservation Area.
News Source: Lancashire Telegraph
6 January 2020 (20:56) - Firefighters tackle blaze at Koko music venue
Firefighters are tackling a major blaze at the iconic Koko music venue, formerly the Camden Palace, in Camden Town. The nightclub is currently closed for a refurbishment project and covered in an advertising billboard and scaffolding, but bright orange flames can be seen at the roof area. The force said that 30% of the roof of the nightclub is alight as firefighters attempt to save the rest of the building.
In a tweet, London Fire Brigade said: "We’ve got eight fire engines & around 60 firefighters tackling a visible blaze on #Camden High Street. Please avoid the area if possible." Shops near to the scene have been evacuated as the flames are fought. Meetings at the Town Hall opposite have been suspended and a large cordon is in place in Mornington Crescent.
Koko was forced to close last year for a major refurbishment. It is scheduled to open in around April of this year. Conservative councillor for Hampstead Oliver Cooper tweeted that he was "devastated by the potential loss of such a huge part of Camden’s culture". Others said it was "so sad" to witness the blaze. Another Twitter user wrote: "The London music scene doesn’t need any more heartbreaking permanent closures." Kentish Town ward councillor Georgia Gould wrote: "Heartbreaking watching the Camden Palace / Koko up in flames this evening, a building that holds so many memories and means so much to us in Camden."
The building was known as Camden Palace from 1982 until its 2004 purchase and extensive restoration. It reopened as KOKO and serves as one of the premier live music venues in London. The building began life as the Camden Theatre and opened on Boxing Day 1900. With a capacity of 2,434 it was one of the largest theatres in London outside the West End. The theatre was designed by the prolific theatre architect W. G. R. Sprague and is now Grade II listed. It lies within the Camden Town Conservation Area.
News Source: Evening Standard
In a tweet, London Fire Brigade said: "We’ve got eight fire engines & around 60 firefighters tackling a visible blaze on #Camden High Street. Please avoid the area if possible." Shops near to the scene have been evacuated as the flames are fought. Meetings at the Town Hall opposite have been suspended and a large cordon is in place in Mornington Crescent.
Koko was forced to close last year for a major refurbishment. It is scheduled to open in around April of this year. Conservative councillor for Hampstead Oliver Cooper tweeted that he was "devastated by the potential loss of such a huge part of Camden’s culture". Others said it was "so sad" to witness the blaze. Another Twitter user wrote: "The London music scene doesn’t need any more heartbreaking permanent closures." Kentish Town ward councillor Georgia Gould wrote: "Heartbreaking watching the Camden Palace / Koko up in flames this evening, a building that holds so many memories and means so much to us in Camden."
The building was known as Camden Palace from 1982 until its 2004 purchase and extensive restoration. It reopened as KOKO and serves as one of the premier live music venues in London. The building began life as the Camden Theatre and opened on Boxing Day 1900. With a capacity of 2,434 it was one of the largest theatres in London outside the West End. The theatre was designed by the prolific theatre architect W. G. R. Sprague and is now Grade II listed. It lies within the Camden Town Conservation Area.
News Source: Evening Standard
Listing Details
Entry Name: Camden Palace Theatre
Listing Date: 28 June 1972 Last Amended: 11 January 1999 Grade: II Source: Historic England Source ID: 1272425 English Heritage Legacy ID: 476805 Location: Camden, London, NW1 County: London District: Camden Electoral Ward/Division: Regent's Park Built-Up Area: Camden Traditional County: Middlesex Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Greater London Church of England Parish: St Pancras Old Church Church of England Diocese: London |
Coordinates
Latitude: 51.5348 / 51°32'5"N Longitude: -0.1381 / 0°8'17"W OS Eastings: 529238 OS Northings: 183414 OS Grid: TQ292834 Mapcode National: GBR F3.5Z Mapcode Global: VHGQS.KPC7 |
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6 January 2020 (15:56) - Emergency service crews dealing with Kilmarnock town centre fire
6 January 2020 (15:56) - Emergency service crews dealing with Kilmarnock town centre fire
Emergency service crews are dealing with an ongoing incident in Kilmarnock town centre. Fire engines and police are in attendance at lane at the back of Titchfield Street where it meets Fowlds Street.
Fire crews appear to be dealing with an incident that could involve the Five Star restaurant in the town. An eyewitness at the scene said: “There are a lot of firefighters and police officers at the incident. It looks quite serious, there are a few of them inside the building and some giving assistance outside. There’s a number of emergency service vehicles, and I could smell smoke from outside it. A crowd of people have gathered to see what’s going on.”
The incident appears to be next to the former Kings Theatre and ABC Cinema, which is a Category C listed building and opened on the 1st October 1904.
News Source: The Daily Record
Fire crews appear to be dealing with an incident that could involve the Five Star restaurant in the town. An eyewitness at the scene said: “There are a lot of firefighters and police officers at the incident. It looks quite serious, there are a few of them inside the building and some giving assistance outside. There’s a number of emergency service vehicles, and I could smell smoke from outside it. A crowd of people have gathered to see what’s going on.”
The incident appears to be next to the former Kings Theatre and ABC Cinema, which is a Category C listed building and opened on the 1st October 1904.
News Source: The Daily Record
Listing Details
Entry Name: 24 Titchfield Street, Former King's Theatre and Abc Cinema
Listing Date: 1 August 2002 Category: B Source: Historic Scotland Source ID: 396281 Historic Scotland Designation Reference: LB48789 Building Class: Cultural Location: Kilmarnock County: East Ayrshire Town: Kilmarnock Electoral Ward: Kilmarnock West and Crosshouse Traditional County: Ayrshire |
Coordinates
Latitude: 55.6062 / 55°36'22"N Longitude: -4.4966 / 4°29'47"W OS Eastings: 242823 OS Northings: 637557 OS Grid: NS428375 Mapcode National: GBR 3G.MYP2 Mapcode Global: WH3Q9.WCY2 |
Building History
(Researched by Heritage & Ecclesiastical Fire Protection)
Originally, this building was the King's Theatre, built during the reign of Edward VII and Queen Alexandra. Alexander Cullen of Brandon Street Chambers, Hamilton, designed the theatre. Later internal alterations were carried out, the most notable being a balcony construction designed by the Airdrie architect, Charles McNair. The theatre contained bars, exclusive boxes and lounges. It could hold around 2000 patrons for a show.
The original owners staged many different forms of entertainment from opera, variety shows, to musical extravaganzas. There were also experimental trials showing "moving pictures", but the management was not sure if they would prove popular in the long run. The original proprietors went out of business after only 4 years. After changing hands many times, the theatre became a cinema in 1937. The interior was destroyed by fire in 1975 and the cinema closed in 1999. Although altered, the building retains its fine Edwardian Baroque frontage to Titchfield Street.
(Researched by Heritage & Ecclesiastical Fire Protection)
Originally, this building was the King's Theatre, built during the reign of Edward VII and Queen Alexandra. Alexander Cullen of Brandon Street Chambers, Hamilton, designed the theatre. Later internal alterations were carried out, the most notable being a balcony construction designed by the Airdrie architect, Charles McNair. The theatre contained bars, exclusive boxes and lounges. It could hold around 2000 patrons for a show.
The original owners staged many different forms of entertainment from opera, variety shows, to musical extravaganzas. There were also experimental trials showing "moving pictures", but the management was not sure if they would prove popular in the long run. The original proprietors went out of business after only 4 years. After changing hands many times, the theatre became a cinema in 1937. The interior was destroyed by fire in 1975 and the cinema closed in 1999. Although altered, the building retains its fine Edwardian Baroque frontage to Titchfield Street.
5 January 2020 (22:51) - Former Viewforth High School building in Kirkcaldy again hit by fire
A former Kirkcaldy secondary school has again been hit by a fire – more than two years after a fierce blaze caused significant damage. Firefighters were called to Viewforth High School in Loughborough Road at around 10.50pm on Sunday night following a report of a fire in one of the former classrooms. Two crews from Kirkcaldy and one from Methil were called out to bring the blaze under control and the all-clear was given at around 12.15am.
The school closed its doors at the end of the 2016 term after 108 years of service, and pupils relocated to the Windmill Campus elsewhere in the town. Concerns were heightened over what may become of the building and its grounds in October 2017 when a large fire broke out in the roof space of the school’s Category B listed annexe, formerly known as Eastbank House. Edinburgh-based developers and investors Whiteburn Projects have signalled their intention to renovate the Category C listed former school building and convert the site into flats, and it remains to be seen what the latest fire incident will do to those plans.
The site was developed for educational purposes around 1900. The original school building is of traditional stone and slate construction, having been extended over the years using a variety of building materials and styles. Subsequent to that, an adjacent and earlier Victorian, former mansion house and stables, (built in 1870 for local Shipbuilder, John Scott), was purchased and converted also for educational use together with sizeable grounds used as the school's playing fields. There has been a program of demolition recently to the rear of the Listed Building fronting Loughborough Road.
News Source: The Courier
The school closed its doors at the end of the 2016 term after 108 years of service, and pupils relocated to the Windmill Campus elsewhere in the town. Concerns were heightened over what may become of the building and its grounds in October 2017 when a large fire broke out in the roof space of the school’s Category B listed annexe, formerly known as Eastbank House. Edinburgh-based developers and investors Whiteburn Projects have signalled their intention to renovate the Category C listed former school building and convert the site into flats, and it remains to be seen what the latest fire incident will do to those plans.
The site was developed for educational purposes around 1900. The original school building is of traditional stone and slate construction, having been extended over the years using a variety of building materials and styles. Subsequent to that, an adjacent and earlier Victorian, former mansion house and stables, (built in 1870 for local Shipbuilder, John Scott), was purchased and converted also for educational use together with sizeable grounds used as the school's playing fields. There has been a program of demolition recently to the rear of the Listed Building fronting Loughborough Road.
News Source: The Courier
Listing Details
Entry Name: Loughborough Road, Viewforth High School
Listing Date: 26 March 1998 Category: C Source: Historic Scotland Source ID: 392477 Historic Scotland Designation Reference: LB45537 Building Class: Cultural Location: Kirkcaldy County: Fife Town: Kirkcaldy Electoral Ward: Kirkcaldy East Traditional County: Fife |
Coordinates
Latitude: 56.1255 / 56°7'31"N Longitude: -3.1334 / 3°8'0"W OS Eastings: 329639 OS Northings: 693103 OS Grid: NT296931 Mapcode National: GBR 2B.L40C Mapcode Global: WH6RV.V92H |
5 January 2020 (18:00*) - Crews fighting a fire at thatched cottage
Emergency services are currently dealing with a thatched roof fire in Hartley Wespall near Hook. Ten crews from Basingstoke, Andover, Fleet and beyond are at the scene as paramedics standby for support. The thatched cottage's roof went up in flames this evening. Hampshire Fire and Rescue has asked the public to avoid the area to allow for emergency service vehicles to get through.
A spokesman for the force tweeted: "The incident in Hartley Wespall area involving a thatched property is now at 10 pumps and 3 x water carriers." Crews from Basingstoke, Hartley Wintney, Odiham, Tadley, Rushmoor, Overton, Winchester, St Mary's and Berkshire were fighting the blaze with ten breathing apparatuses, two jets, two hose reels and a compressed air foam system.
The Hazardous Area Response Team (HART) tweeted "Purple Team are supporting @Hants_fire at a thatch fire in Hartley Wespall. As always the crews are working working hard to minimise the damage in difficult conditions. We are standing-by as safety cover for the crews who are working".
Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service (HFRS) said a family escaped unharmed from the blaze, which broke out at about 18:00 GMT on Sunday. Ten fire engines were sent to the cottage at Hartley Wespall near Hook, and crews "fought a valiant fight" to try to save the property. Firefighters spent the night battling the blaze - stripping thatch from the roof to stop the spread of the flames. HRFS said the family was now in temporary accommodation. It is not known how the fire started.
The fire is at Pembroke Cottage, a Grade II* building with parts dating back to the late 14th – early 15th century, when it constructed as a medieval hall house. The extent of the damage is not yet known.
News Source: Gazette
A spokesman for the force tweeted: "The incident in Hartley Wespall area involving a thatched property is now at 10 pumps and 3 x water carriers." Crews from Basingstoke, Hartley Wintney, Odiham, Tadley, Rushmoor, Overton, Winchester, St Mary's and Berkshire were fighting the blaze with ten breathing apparatuses, two jets, two hose reels and a compressed air foam system.
The Hazardous Area Response Team (HART) tweeted "Purple Team are supporting @Hants_fire at a thatch fire in Hartley Wespall. As always the crews are working working hard to minimise the damage in difficult conditions. We are standing-by as safety cover for the crews who are working".
Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service (HFRS) said a family escaped unharmed from the blaze, which broke out at about 18:00 GMT on Sunday. Ten fire engines were sent to the cottage at Hartley Wespall near Hook, and crews "fought a valiant fight" to try to save the property. Firefighters spent the night battling the blaze - stripping thatch from the roof to stop the spread of the flames. HRFS said the family was now in temporary accommodation. It is not known how the fire started.
The fire is at Pembroke Cottage, a Grade II* building with parts dating back to the late 14th – early 15th century, when it constructed as a medieval hall house. The extent of the damage is not yet known.
News Source: Gazette
Listing Details
Entry Name: Pembrokes
Listing Date: 17 October 1984 Grade: II* Source: Historic England Source ID: 1178752 English Heritage Legacy ID: 138626 Location: Hartley Wespall, Basingstoke and Deane, Hampshire, RG27 County: Hampshire District: Basingstoke and Deane Civil Parish: Hartley Wespall Traditional County: Hampshire Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Hampshire Church of England Parish: Stratfield Saye with Hartley Wespall with Stratfield Turgis Church of England Diocese: Winchester |
Coordinates
Latitude: 51.3203 / 51°19'13"N Longitude: -1.0062 / 1°0'22"W OS Eastings: 469353 OS Northings: 158383 OS Grid: SU693583 Mapcode National: GBR B60.4G2 Mapcode Global: VHDXK.H2YN |
5 January 2020 (16:00*) -Tenants feel 'unsafe' after fire breaks out above The Diner in Dalston
An electrical fault caused a fire above The Diner restaurant in Dalston on Sunday afternoon. Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters were called to the scene, at the junction of Kingsland Road and Dalston Lane. No one was injured in the fire, but a tenant in one of the 17 flats said she and her neighbours do not feel safe.
Mihret Zeratsion, 59, has lived in the block for 10 years and called 999 when she was arriving home and saw the fire breaking out above the restaurant sign. She said: "I thought it was in my room but it was the room next door. The alarm was not working. The safety officer from the fire brigade checked to see if it needed to be evacuated but it was okay. The fire was between the restaurant and the flats. I think it was caused by a leak messing with the wires."
The building hit the headlines in November when a giant advert wrapped around the outside, blocking sunlight to the flats, was finally removed after a community campaign. Safety issues were also raised at the time and Hackney Council vowed to investigate the living conditions and take action against the landlord if they found it was substandard. The Gazette asked the council for the results of the investigation but has received no response. Mihret added: "Nobody feels safe in that place, I'm not safe. I've had no water or heating for 11 days either. It's unsuitable accommodation for me. The place doesn't have a lift and I have to struggle to climb the stairs."
The building formerly housed the Crown and Castle public house and dates back to at least 1818, when it was called the Cock & Castle until 1861. The pub closed in about 2005 and is now in restaurant use with flats above. It is classed as an Unlisted Building of Townscape Merit in the Dalston Conservation Area. These are usually well detailed examples of mainly late 19th century houses or commercial premises which retain their original detailing. As such, they make a positive contribution to the character and appearance of the Conservation Area, and any proposals to alter or demolish such buildings will be strongly resisted by the Council.
News Source: Hackney Gazette
Mihret Zeratsion, 59, has lived in the block for 10 years and called 999 when she was arriving home and saw the fire breaking out above the restaurant sign. She said: "I thought it was in my room but it was the room next door. The alarm was not working. The safety officer from the fire brigade checked to see if it needed to be evacuated but it was okay. The fire was between the restaurant and the flats. I think it was caused by a leak messing with the wires."
The building hit the headlines in November when a giant advert wrapped around the outside, blocking sunlight to the flats, was finally removed after a community campaign. Safety issues were also raised at the time and Hackney Council vowed to investigate the living conditions and take action against the landlord if they found it was substandard. The Gazette asked the council for the results of the investigation but has received no response. Mihret added: "Nobody feels safe in that place, I'm not safe. I've had no water or heating for 11 days either. It's unsuitable accommodation for me. The place doesn't have a lift and I have to struggle to climb the stairs."
The building formerly housed the Crown and Castle public house and dates back to at least 1818, when it was called the Cock & Castle until 1861. The pub closed in about 2005 and is now in restaurant use with flats above. It is classed as an Unlisted Building of Townscape Merit in the Dalston Conservation Area. These are usually well detailed examples of mainly late 19th century houses or commercial premises which retain their original detailing. As such, they make a positive contribution to the character and appearance of the Conservation Area, and any proposals to alter or demolish such buildings will be strongly resisted by the Council.
News Source: Hackney Gazette
4 January 2020 (17:32) - Pub's chimney catches alight as firefighters rush to scene
A pub's chimney caught on fire this evening with firefighters called to the scene. Bel and the Dragon in Kingsclere saw their chimney go up in flames just after 5.30pm. Crews from Basingstoke rushed to the village with firefighters using extinguishes to quell the blaze. In a tweet, Basingstoke's fire station wrote: "We were mobilised to a chimney fire in Kingsclere; crews used 2 HRJ to extinguish, hearth kit and buckets to clean up logs, ash and embers and a triple extension ladder and thermal imaging camera to check for heat in the roof space.” They added: "Please get your chimney swept yearly; a sweep in time saves 999!"
Formerly known as the Swan Hotel, acquired by the Bel & The Dragon group in 2015, and now known as “Bel & The Dragon at The Swan”. The pub is one of the county's oldest coaching inns, with part dating from 1449, and associated with the Bishop of Winchester for 300 years. Most of the front of the building is early 18th century. The Grade II listed building, close to the Watership Down beauty spot, and within the Kingslere Conservation Area, retains original oak beams and fireplaces.
News Source: Basingstoke Gazette
Formerly known as the Swan Hotel, acquired by the Bel & The Dragon group in 2015, and now known as “Bel & The Dragon at The Swan”. The pub is one of the county's oldest coaching inns, with part dating from 1449, and associated with the Bishop of Winchester for 300 years. Most of the front of the building is early 18th century. The Grade II listed building, close to the Watership Down beauty spot, and within the Kingslere Conservation Area, retains original oak beams and fireplaces.
News Source: Basingstoke Gazette
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3 January 2020 (20:51) - Four fire crews tackling ‘well alight’ blaze in Ballater
3 January 2020 (20:51) - Four fire crews tackling ‘well alight’ blaze in Ballater
Teams were called out to the old Glen Lui Hotel building on Invercauld Road just before 9pm and are currently still on the scene. A spokeswoman for the fire service said: “We received a call at 8.51pm to 14 Invercauld Road and we had six appliances in attendance altogether, the building is well alight. We are still on the scene but received the stop call at 11.26pm.” Crews left the scene at 1am. The Hotel is believed to have been empty at the time.
The blaze destroyed a row of holiday lodges with firefighters working for more than four hours to stop the flames from spreading to the Victorian building.
The main building of the hotel was originally a private summer residence built in 1896 by the Stileman family and has been a hotel since 1962. It lies within Ballater Conservation Area and the Cairngorms National Park.
News Source: The Press and Journal
The blaze destroyed a row of holiday lodges with firefighters working for more than four hours to stop the flames from spreading to the Victorian building.
The main building of the hotel was originally a private summer residence built in 1896 by the Stileman family and has been a hotel since 1962. It lies within Ballater Conservation Area and the Cairngorms National Park.
News Source: The Press and Journal
3 January 2020 (10:30*) - Firefighters investigate electrical fault in Darlington town centre
Firefighters were called to Crown Street in Darlington on Friday morning over concerns about an electrical fault. Two fire engines were called to the scene and an area around Cluedini Live Escape Rooms, Chinatown fast food restaurant and Chevas Brow Bar was cordoned off.
The Fire Incident Commander from Darlington & County Durham Fire and Rescue Service said the buildings are very old and complicated. He added: "We are expecting Northern Power to arrive within the hour." One of the fire engines has now left the scene while one has remained parked nearby as a precaution. Firefighters spoke to staff inside five businesses on the street, Chevas Brow Bar, Chinatown fast food restaurant, Elliotts cafe, Crown cafe and Cluedini Live Escape Rooms and assured them it was safe to remain inside their buildings.
The late 19th century building is Grade II listed and lies within the Darlington Town Centre Conservation Area.
News Source: The Northern Echo
The Fire Incident Commander from Darlington & County Durham Fire and Rescue Service said the buildings are very old and complicated. He added: "We are expecting Northern Power to arrive within the hour." One of the fire engines has now left the scene while one has remained parked nearby as a precaution. Firefighters spoke to staff inside five businesses on the street, Chevas Brow Bar, Chinatown fast food restaurant, Elliotts cafe, Crown cafe and Cluedini Live Escape Rooms and assured them it was safe to remain inside their buildings.
The late 19th century building is Grade II listed and lies within the Darlington Town Centre Conservation Area.
News Source: The Northern Echo
Listing Details
Entry Name: 3-7, Crown Street
Listing Date: 6 September 1977 Grade: II Source: Historic England Source ID: 1121291 English Heritage Legacy ID: 110594 Location: Darlington, DL1 County: Darlington Electoral Ward/Division: Park East Built-Up Area: Darlington Traditional County: Durham Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): County Durham Church of England Parish: Darlington St Cuthbert Church of England Diocese: Durham |
Coordinates
Latitude: 54.5269 / 54°31'36"N Longitude: -1.5534 / 1°33'12"W OS Eastings: 429000 OS Northings: 514714 OS Grid: NZ290147 Mapcode National: GBR KJL3.H0 Mapcode Global: WHC5X.3GKZ |
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2 January 2020 (23:30*) - Vandals smash Tredegar House windows and set vehicle on fire
2 January 2020 (23:30*) - Vandals smash Tredegar House windows and set vehicle on fire
Vandals have targeted Tredegar House by smashing windows and setting a vehicle on fire in the past week. The estate's all terrain vehicle was set alight and is now a burn-out shell. On January 2, between 11pm and midnight, the ATV was "stolen from a secure unit" and set on fire, police confirmed. And the Grade I listed house's windows were also smashed between New Year's Eve and January 2, police said.
Police have met with the etstate manager and are increasing planned patrols. Gwent Police Rural Crime team said: "Several incidents reported over the last week at Tredegar House. These include theft, damage to this historic listed building and their ATV set alight." It is fortunate that they decided to set fire to the ATV rather than the house!
Tredegar House is a 17th-century Charles II-era country house mansion in Coedkernew, at the western edge of the city of Newport, Wales. For over five hundred years it was home to the Morgan family, later Lords Tredegar; one of the most powerful and influential families in the area. Described as "The grandest and most exuberant country house" in Monmouthshire and one of the "outstanding houses of the Restoration period in the whole of Britain". The property became a Grade I listed building on 3 March 1952. It was later owned by the Catholic Church and then Newport Council before the National Trust took over the site in March 2012.
News Source: WalesOnLine
Police have met with the etstate manager and are increasing planned patrols. Gwent Police Rural Crime team said: "Several incidents reported over the last week at Tredegar House. These include theft, damage to this historic listed building and their ATV set alight." It is fortunate that they decided to set fire to the ATV rather than the house!
Tredegar House is a 17th-century Charles II-era country house mansion in Coedkernew, at the western edge of the city of Newport, Wales. For over five hundred years it was home to the Morgan family, later Lords Tredegar; one of the most powerful and influential families in the area. Described as "The grandest and most exuberant country house" in Monmouthshire and one of the "outstanding houses of the Restoration period in the whole of Britain". The property became a Grade I listed building on 3 March 1952. It was later owned by the Catholic Church and then Newport Council before the National Trust took over the site in March 2012.
News Source: WalesOnLine
Listing Details
Entry Name: Tredegar House
Listing Date: 3 March 1952 Last Amended: 31 July 1996 Grade: I Source: Cadw Source ID: 2902 Building Class: Domestic Location: Country House set in a landscaped parkland setting on the South side of the M4 at Tredegar. County: Newport Town: Newport Community: Coedkernew (Coedcernyw) Community: Coedkernew Locality: Tredegar House Built-Up Area: Newport Traditional County: Monmouthshire |
Coordinates
Latitude: 51.5616 / 51°33'41"N Longitude: -3.0281 / 3°1'41"W OS Eastings: 328824 OS Northings: 185244 OS Grid: ST288852 Mapcode National: GBR J4.DWHW Mapcode Global: VH7BK.G0HQ |
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2 January 2020 (19:40) - Diners evacuated from Piccolino Alderley Edge as fire breaks out at restaurant
2 January 2020 (19:40) - Diners evacuated from Piccolino Alderley Edge as fire breaks out at restaurant
Emergency services are currently dealing with a fire at a restaurant in Alderley Edge. Diners were reportedly told to evacuate Piccolino earlier this evening because 'the building was on fire'. Photos show what appears to be flames coming from the rear of the restaurant, which is on London Road. Swanky Chinese eatery Yu is also on the same site, which is next door to a Texaco garage on one side and the Grade II listed Queens Court (former Queens Hotel, built 1844) on the other.
One customer said there were around 40 people inside at the time.They said: "We were in the place ourselves, we had just come in for a drink. One of the staff came running in and said we had to get out because the building was on fire. It was crazy. The fire brigade are here now. There were about 40 people in there. Everyone is fine though."
News Source: Manchester Evening News
One customer said there were around 40 people inside at the time.They said: "We were in the place ourselves, we had just come in for a drink. One of the staff came running in and said we had to get out because the building was on fire. It was crazy. The fire brigade are here now. There were about 40 people in there. Everyone is fine though."
News Source: Manchester Evening News
Listing Details
Entry Name: Former Queen's Hotel
Listing Date: 6 July 1984 Grade: II Source: Historic England Source ID: 1366192 English Heritage Legacy ID: 58238 Location: Alderley Edge, Cheshire East, SK9 County: Cheshire East Civil Parish: Alderley Edge Built-Up Area: Wilmslow Traditional County: Cheshire Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Cheshire Church of England Parish: Alderley Edge St Philip and St James Church of England Diocese: Chester |
Coordinates
Latitude: 53.3042 / 53°18'15"N Longitude: -2.237 / 2°14'13"W OS Eastings: 384302 OS Northings: 378610 OS Grid: SJ843786 Mapcode National: GBR DZT7.H7 Mapcode Global: WHBBF.L6ZR |
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2 January 2020 (15:00*) - Crews investigate Lincoln restaurant fire
2 January 2020 (15:00*) - Crews investigate Lincoln restaurant fire
Fire crews rushed to reports of a fire at a Lincoln High Street restaurant on Thursday afternoon. Fire engines and firefighters were spotted at the scene between Churchills of Lincoln and Madame Waffle on Lincoln High Street. The area was taped off while an investigation took place. A spokesperson for Lincolnshire Fire & Rescue later confirmed it was a fire to an electric cable. The fire was out when the two crews from Lincoln North arrived at the scene. An electric company also attended the scene to address the situation.
Madame Waffle occupies a late 18th Century Grade II listed building.
News Source: The Lincolnite
Madame Waffle occupies a late 18th Century Grade II listed building.
News Source: The Lincolnite
Listing Details
Entry Name: 285, High Street
Listing Date: 15 August 1973 Grade: II Source: Historic England Source ID: 1388583 English Heritage Legacy ID: 486028 Location: Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN5 County: Lincolnshire District: Lincoln Town: Lincoln Electoral Ward/Division: Abbey Built-Up Area: Lincoln Traditional County: Lincolnshire Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Lincolnshire Church of England Parish: Lincoln St Faith Church of England Diocese: Lincoln |
Coordinates
Latitude: 53.2303 / 53°13'49"N Longitude: -0.5398 / 0°32'23"W OS Eastings: 497566 OS Northings: 371360 OS Grid: SK975713 Mapcode National: GBR FMQ.GBF Mapcode Global: WHGJ5.P24D |
1 January 2020 (20:38) - Man in hospital after fire destroys thatched cottage roof
A man who tried to stop fire destroying his thatched cottage roof is in hospital. The blaze at the old cottage on The Street in Halvergate, between Acle and Great Yarmouth, broke out just after 8.30pm on New Year's Day. Six fire crews including Yarmouth, Gorleston, Martham and Stalham, as well as the water carrier from Hethersett, were called to the fire in the small village which ripped through the cottage roof and caused the building's gable end to fall in.
Luke Hancock, station manager for the Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service southern district, said the owner of the cottage called 999 and was trying to put the flames out when firefighters arrived. He was taken to hospital for smoke inhalation by paramedics from the East of England Ambulance Service Trust, according to Mr Hancock. No other emergency services were called.
The station manager added no-one else was in the cottage at the time, apart from the owner and his dog. Mr Hancock said fire investigators would be on the scene but the fire was being treated as accidental. At around midnight, two crews, from Gorleston and Martham, were damping down. Fire crews remained at the cottage until at least 9.30am, monitoring the building and keeping it damp.
Stone Cottage was built in the early 19th century and is Grade II listed.
The blaze destroyed the thatched cottage in a matter of hours and nearly spread to neighbouring houses as 20 foot flames blew across the road. It was devastating," one neighbour said. Once the fire got a hold it was almost impossible to stop. As one end was put out the other went up in flames. It was smouldering and there was smoke coming out of the roof. Suddenly it just went, there were 20 foot flames blowing across the road."
The fire has entirely destroyed the roof and inside of the cottage. A large number of houses in Halvergate are built with thatched roofs, and many homeowners were worried about the flames spreading. A neighbour opposite the fire said: "The first thing I thought is, 'I want a proper roof'. Quite a number of the houses here are thatched, there's a whole barn conversion with several just up the road, so there's a lot, it makes you think. We all came and watched to make sure the wind wasn't changing - I only got to bed at 3.30am when I knew it was definitely out.
While one man was hospitalised, his wife remained at the house to protect their pet dogs, but one is yet to be found. A neighbour said: "I offered to take her dogs in, but she had them safe in the car. Although an older one hasn't been found but hopefully he just went into the woods and will come back soon." A neighbour added: "Really it was a brilliant response by the fire service, they did all they could and were able to get here very promptly. It was a very old building and hopefully they have saved some of structure."
Luke Hancock, station manager for the Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service southern district, said the owner of the cottage called 999 and was trying to put the flames out when firefighters arrived. The station manager also said no-one else was in the cottage at the time, apart from the owner and his dog.
Mr Hancock said fire investigators would be on the scene but the fire was being treated as accidental.
News Source: EDP24
Luke Hancock, station manager for the Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service southern district, said the owner of the cottage called 999 and was trying to put the flames out when firefighters arrived. He was taken to hospital for smoke inhalation by paramedics from the East of England Ambulance Service Trust, according to Mr Hancock. No other emergency services were called.
The station manager added no-one else was in the cottage at the time, apart from the owner and his dog. Mr Hancock said fire investigators would be on the scene but the fire was being treated as accidental. At around midnight, two crews, from Gorleston and Martham, were damping down. Fire crews remained at the cottage until at least 9.30am, monitoring the building and keeping it damp.
Stone Cottage was built in the early 19th century and is Grade II listed.
The blaze destroyed the thatched cottage in a matter of hours and nearly spread to neighbouring houses as 20 foot flames blew across the road. It was devastating," one neighbour said. Once the fire got a hold it was almost impossible to stop. As one end was put out the other went up in flames. It was smouldering and there was smoke coming out of the roof. Suddenly it just went, there were 20 foot flames blowing across the road."
The fire has entirely destroyed the roof and inside of the cottage. A large number of houses in Halvergate are built with thatched roofs, and many homeowners were worried about the flames spreading. A neighbour opposite the fire said: "The first thing I thought is, 'I want a proper roof'. Quite a number of the houses here are thatched, there's a whole barn conversion with several just up the road, so there's a lot, it makes you think. We all came and watched to make sure the wind wasn't changing - I only got to bed at 3.30am when I knew it was definitely out.
While one man was hospitalised, his wife remained at the house to protect their pet dogs, but one is yet to be found. A neighbour said: "I offered to take her dogs in, but she had them safe in the car. Although an older one hasn't been found but hopefully he just went into the woods and will come back soon." A neighbour added: "Really it was a brilliant response by the fire service, they did all they could and were able to get here very promptly. It was a very old building and hopefully they have saved some of structure."
Luke Hancock, station manager for the Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service southern district, said the owner of the cottage called 999 and was trying to put the flames out when firefighters arrived. The station manager also said no-one else was in the cottage at the time, apart from the owner and his dog.
Mr Hancock said fire investigators would be on the scene but the fire was being treated as accidental.
News Source: EDP24
Listing Details
Entry Name: Stone Cottage
Listing Date: 26 February 1987 Grade: II Source: Historic England Source ID: 1152748 English Heritage Legacy ID: 228635 Location: Halvergate, Broadland, Norfolk, NR13 County: Norfolk District: Broadland Civil Parish: Halvergate Built-Up Area: Halvergate Traditional County: Norfolk Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Norfolk Church of England Parish: Halvergate St Peter and St Paul Church of England Diocese: Norwich |
Coordinates
Latitude: 52.6043 / 52°36'15"N Longitude: 1.57 / 1°34'12"E OS Eastings: 641832 OS Northings: 306713 OS Grid: TG418067 Mapcode National: GBR XKN.MRR Mapcode Global: WHMTS.2SWT |
1 January 2020 (06:02) - Derelict house in Manningham hit by fire
Firefighters attended a blaze at a house in Mornington Villas, Bradford, last night. The fire was in derelict domestic property. The incident was made persons reported on arrival but after a search, no-one was involved. The two-storey property had 15 per cent of first floor involved in the fire. Crews used two hose reels, four breathing apparatus and a high powered fan to clear the property of smoke. Two pumps from Bradford and one from Shipley attended.
The property was built in the 1850s to the designs of Andrews and Delauney by the Apsley Land Society. The house was built for the wealthy middle classes and is constructed in fashionable Classical and Italianate architectural styles. It is designated as a Key Unlisted Building that provides a positive contribution to character of the Apsley Crescent Conservation Area.
News Source: Telegraph and Argus
The property was built in the 1850s to the designs of Andrews and Delauney by the Apsley Land Society. The house was built for the wealthy middle classes and is constructed in fashionable Classical and Italianate architectural styles. It is designated as a Key Unlisted Building that provides a positive contribution to character of the Apsley Crescent Conservation Area.
News Source: Telegraph and Argus
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1 January 2020 (00:29) - Market house bin fires could have been 'major disaster'
1 January 2020 (00:29) - Market house bin fires could have been 'major disaster'
Bin fires under the historic market house in Ledbury could have been "a disaster of major proportions for the town", the mayor says. In what was described as "the first shout of 2020", Ledbury firefighters received a call at 12.29am on January 1 to bin fires under the Market House, in Ledbury High Street.
A fire service spokesman said: "On arrival the crew from Ledbury Fire Station found two small litter bins alight which were extinguished with one hose reel jet and buckets of water. The incident was logged as ‘stopped’ at 12.47am."
The half-timbered Market House is Ledbury's most iconic building, dating back to 1617, and it is Grade I listed. Legend has it that the distinctive seventeenth century landmark, in Ledbury High Street, was built by John Abel, the King's Carpenter, in the reign of James 1, although there were additions up to around 1655.
The Fire Brigade is not labelling the incident as arson, and they are not ruling out an accidental cause. But with the cause unknown, town mayor Coun. Howells is worried that the fires may have been started deliberately. He said: "It's obvious that these fires were more than mere pranks, and that they were more considered. We need to keep vigilant. But hopefully this was an isolated incident." He added: "It could have been a disaster of major proportions for the town. It is hard to understand the mindset."
News Source: Hereford Times
A fire service spokesman said: "On arrival the crew from Ledbury Fire Station found two small litter bins alight which were extinguished with one hose reel jet and buckets of water. The incident was logged as ‘stopped’ at 12.47am."
The half-timbered Market House is Ledbury's most iconic building, dating back to 1617, and it is Grade I listed. Legend has it that the distinctive seventeenth century landmark, in Ledbury High Street, was built by John Abel, the King's Carpenter, in the reign of James 1, although there were additions up to around 1655.
The Fire Brigade is not labelling the incident as arson, and they are not ruling out an accidental cause. But with the cause unknown, town mayor Coun. Howells is worried that the fires may have been started deliberately. He said: "It's obvious that these fires were more than mere pranks, and that they were more considered. We need to keep vigilant. But hopefully this was an isolated incident." He added: "It could have been a disaster of major proportions for the town. It is hard to understand the mindset."
News Source: Hereford Times
Listing Details
Entry Name: Market House
Listing Date: 18 September 1953 Last Amended: 5 November 1976 Grade: I Source: Historic England Source ID: 1349392 English Heritage Legacy ID: 151844 Location: Ledbury, County of Herefordshire, HR8 County: County of Herefordshire Civil Parish: Ledbury Built-Up Area: Ledbury Traditional County: Herefordshire Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Herefordshire Church of England Parish: Ledbury Church of England Diocese: Hereford |
Coordinates
Latitude: 52.037 / 52°2'13"N Longitude: -2.4227 / 2°25'21"W OS Eastings: 371102 OS Northings: 237708 OS Grid: SO711377 Mapcode National: GBR FZ.FTXP Mapcode Global: VH860.Y2L7 |
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