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Casulty conveyed to hospital following f…
Tuesday 13 November 2018
Posted in Bath & North East Somerset incidents
Pennard Green, Twerton One crew from Bath fire station were called to a tumble dryer fire in a residential property. The fire was out on arrival but one casualty was conveyed to hospital...
AF&RS mark centenary anniversary wit…
Friday 09 November 2018
Posted in News all areas
Avon Fire & Rescue Service (AF&RS) is marking the 100th anniversary since the end of World War One by wrapping a fire engine in poppies. This Sunday is 100 years since the...
Crews called to property fire
Friday 09 November 2018
Posted in Bristol incidents
Four Acres, Bishopsworth Two crews from Bedminster and two from Temple fire stations were called to a residential property fire, along with a turntable ladder. Four firefighters in breathing apparatus used two...
Male rescued following collision with tr…
Wednesday 07 November 2018
Posted in North Somerset incidents
Burrington Combe, Blagdon Crews from Weston-super-Mare, Blagdon and Avonmouth fire stations were called to free one male casualty from a vehicle after he collided with a tree. Firefighters worked for several hours...
AF&RS condemns Bonfire Night attack …
Tuesday 06 November 2018
Posted in News all areas
Avon Fire and Rescue (AF&RS) has condemned an attack on firefighters over Bonfire Night (5/11). One crew from Bedminster fire station was attending an out-of-control bonfire on Rodfords Mead in Hengrove...
Crews called to incident following suspi…
Tuesday 06 November 2018
Posted in Bristol incidents
King Squares, Stokes Croft Crews from Southmead, Hicks Gate and Temple fire stations were called to a fire in a property after a member of the public reported suspicious activity. On arrival...
Ten buses deliberately set on fire
Monday 05 November 2018
Posted in Bristol incidents
Kingsland Road, St Philips Crews from Temple and Bedminster fire stations were called to an incident at a bus depot. On arrival, they found six double-decker and four single-decker buses well alight. Ten...
Fire in kitchen of house
Thursday 01 November 2018
Posted in South Gloucestershire incidents
Queensholm Drive, Downend Crews from Kingswood and Temple fire stations were called to a fire on the ground floor of a private residential, semi-detached house. Firefighters in breathing apparatus used one high-pressure...
Emergency services unite to tackle #Unac…
Wednesday 31 October 2018
Posted in News all areas
Emergency services from across the South West are working together to highlight the unacceptable trend in the number of assaults on their staff whilst on duty, by launching a new...
AF&RS patrol local areas over Hallow…
Tuesday 30 October 2018
Posted in Bristol news
Avon Fire & Rescue Service (AF&RS) will be taking part in daily patrols to help deter anti-social behaviour and deliberate fires this Halloween and Bonfire Night. Crews from Bedminster fire station...
10 vehicles destroyed in fire
Tuesday 30 October 2018
Posted in South Gloucestershire incidents
North Road, Yate Multiple crews were called tackle a fire which destroyed eight cars and two flatbed lorries. Two crews from Yate and two from Kingswood fire stations were called to the...
Firefighters to walk 150 miles in 60 hou…
Monday 29 October 2018
Posted in News all areas
Firefighters from across Avon Fire & Rescue Service will be taking part in a mammoth 150-mile walk to visit every fire station in just 60 hours, all in aid of...
