Holt Heath fire prompts union to attack government over cuts
The Fire Brigades Union has criticised the government for its failure to provide sufficient resources to cope with major incidents.
The Fire Brigades Union has criticised the government for its failure to provide sufficient resources to cope with major incidents.
Up to 40 firefighters and 18 appliances were needed to put out last week’s blaze, which authorities say was caused deliberately.
Around 40 firefighters fought the blaze at The Dudsbury Golf Club, Christchurch Road, Longham, on Friday night.
Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service have tips not just for staying fire safe but avoiding getting into difficulties in water.
The service has launched a video so that owners can avoid fires emanating from E-bike and mobility scooter batteries.
Firefighters from across Dorset tackled a massive blaze overnight in Upton Heath and Canford Heath.
Dorset Police, together with local councils, the fire service and Business Improvement Districts, are working together to keep the county safe.
Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service has issued a warning to people who want to clean their air fryers following a property fire in Bournemouth on Saturday 15 February.
The emergency services responses to a terrorism incident were tested in Poole at the beginning of the year.
Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service issues advice ahead of Storm Darragh bringing heavy rains and very strong winds to the UK this weekend.