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Barratt Homes has been burning trees over the last week. They'd got authorisation from the council, but didn't tell the residents. Officials on site for further checks tomorrow.
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With everyone spending far more time at home than they normally would, the senior fire officer for the Isle of Wight reminds Islanders of the need to keep 'fire safe'
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It's not known how many casualties there are, but at least one person has had to be cut from the vehicle by the fire service and taken to hospital.
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More of the building has collapsed today, ahead of plans to erect scaffolding and carry out remedial work. Police cleared the area for public safety.
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Members of the Fire Brigades Union are staging further periods of industrial action between 9 and 16 August.
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With the promise of sunnier days ahead, firefighters are urging people to act with care when enjoying the countryside
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Isle of Wight MP urges cooperative model for Police, Ambulance and Fire services
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The cause of the smoke is not known at the moment.
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Two members of the public have been given chief fire officer commendations for bravery by the Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service in recognition of their efforts to save an elderly woman from a house fire.
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From the beginning of next year the Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service (IWFRS) will have a new chief fire officer. OnTheWight has the details of who made it through the rigourous selection process.
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Congratulations to Neil Cole, a retained firefighter, who has been recognised in the New Year Honours List for his services to the communities of Shanklin and the Isle of Wight.
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New appliances for Fire and Rescue on the Island
