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Expect to see the smoke for miles until the fire is fully extinguished.
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An Isle of Wight firefighter will be heading to Oregon in the USA in August where he will learn about tackling wildfires as part of an exchange trip.
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The inflatable smokehouse is coming to a town or village near you soon, including twice in Ventnor this week. It's a great way to educate residents on the importance of a smoke alarm.
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Following a fire last night, corridors are flooded with CO2 (used to contain the fire), so the vessel is currently on its way to Southampton.
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Fire crews are working to release one person trapped after a road traffic incident on Forest Road, Newport involving two cars.
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Fire crews were called out to a popular fish and chip shop on Pan estate this morning after a neighbour reported smoke coming from the building.
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The fire was out within and hour, but not before causing extensive damage to a barge in Bembridge Harbour last night (Thursday).
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Fire crews are doing all they can to ensure the fire does not spread to nearby school. It's understood that all persons are accounted for.
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The serious incident exercise that took place in Havenstreet last night - testing the skills of fire and ambulance crews - was hailed a success. See our photo gallery of the event.
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An exercise is being organised by the Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service to simulate a multi-agency response to a serious incident.
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Firefighters were called to the fire earlier this morning.
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The Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service and Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service are welcoming a proposed change in the law that will require private landlords to install working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms in their properties.
