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The fire was in the roof space of a single storey building due for demolition. The cause is currently being investigated.
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Recent wildfires in the south east region have seen more than 100 firefighters tackling an undergrowth blaze. Helpful advice is shared on how to prevent wildfires.
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The Isle of Wight council Cabinet member said they would use the extra time wisely to ensure everything is in place to go live in April 2021.
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Firefighters, coastguards and crew from the Cowes RNLI station worked hard in the early hours of Monday to fight a boat fire in Cowes.
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There’s been a lot of speculation about today’s Forest Road tragic accident. Here are the official words from the emergency services who took part.
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Pupils from Ryde Academy took part in an event aimed at raising awareness about safety when travelling with young newly qualified drivers.
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The ‘Teen Fire Fit’ course is for students aged 12 and 13, and designed to improve the teenagers’ standard of life across their education, exercise and social environment.
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The cost of implementing the Combined Fire Authority will be taken from the "transformation budget" and should see a £5m investment within the next five years says the council.
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The Cabinet approve the plans to be part of a combined fire authority with Hampshire, Portsmouth and Southampton. The final decision will rest with the Home Secretary, and not expected to be made until the autumn.
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Views were divided at last night's council meeting where councillors voted in favour of merging the Isle of Wight Authority with Hampshire, Portsmouth and Southampton, with one councillor stating the FBU only supporting it as the "least worst evil".
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In first inspection under new regime, Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) found the service not only responded to incidents effectively but was also good at helping to prevent them.
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Following an intense fire in Porchfield last night (Wednesday), the sad news that a body has been found has emerged.
