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Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service

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Update: Firefighters remain on scene damping down following a fire involving the roof space of a row of terraced properties. The road is expected to remain closed for some time. Please avoid the area. An investigation into the cause of the fire will commence in due course.

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A joint police and fire investigation into the cause of a fire in Alvaston has concluded with the cause being undeterminable.   Firefighters were mobilised to the fire at a row of terraced properties on Brackens Lane at 13:13 hours yesterday (28 April). ow.ly/GT4m50VJHLO

A joint police and fire investigation into the cause of a fire in Alvaston has concluded with the cause being undeterminable.  

Firefighters were mobilised to the fire at a row of terraced properties on Brackens Lane at 13:13 hours yesterday (28 April). ow.ly/GT4m50VJHLO
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We're currently dealing with a large wildfire near Errwood Reservoir in the Goyt Valley. 10 fire engines from #Derbyshire & #Cheshire are in attendance supported by a water carrier & a Unimog. Road closures are in place. Please avoid the area: derbys-fire.gov.uk/news/news-item…

We're currently dealing with a large wildfire near Errwood Reservoir in the Goyt Valley.

10 fire engines from #Derbyshire & #Cheshire are in attendance supported by a water carrier & a Unimog.

Road closures are in place. Please avoid the area: derbys-fire.gov.uk/news/news-item…
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⚠Please proceed with caution near the Cat & Fiddle pub on the A54. Firefighters are currently having to cross the road to access the moorland to fight the fire in the Goyt Valley and there are a large number of emergency vehicles using this area as a base.

⚠Please proceed with caution near the Cat & Fiddle pub on the A54.
Firefighters are currently having to cross the road to access the moorland to fight the fire in the Goyt Valley and there are a large number of emergency vehicles using this area as a base.
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Due to the moorland fire near to #ErrwoodReservoir in the #GoytValley there is a large plume of smoke affecting the centre of #Buxton and surrounding areas. ⚠️If you can see of smell smoke, please keep all windows & doors closed. Footage courtesy of our Derby Mountain Rescue

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A police and fire investigation into a house fire in Oakwood has determined the most likely cause to be accidental. The man in his 70s rescued by firefighters is now out of critical care. Visit our website for more info and kitchen fire safety tips ➡️ ow.ly/LFLp50VKqQC

A police and fire investigation into a house fire in Oakwood has determined the most likely cause to be accidental. The man in his 70s rescued by firefighters is now out of critical care. Visit our website for more info and kitchen fire safety tips ➡️ ow.ly/LFLp50VKqQC
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Update 21.45hrs 30.4.25 Firefighters will shortly be withdrawing from the scene of a moorland fire near Errwood Reservoir due to failing light. One crew will remain overnight. Reinspection is scheduled for 06.00 hours tomorrow. Please remember to keep all windows & doors closed

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Update 15:45 Firefighters have worked hard over the last 24 hours supported by United Utilities, Peak District National Park rangers, Derby Mountain Rescue Team, local farmers & gamekeepers to tackle the fire near #ErrwoodReservoir & it is now surrounded. ow.ly/f1LF50VLnNe

Update 15:45 Firefighters have worked hard over the last 24 hours supported by United Utilities, Peak District National Park rangers, Derby Mountain Rescue Team, local farmers & gamekeepers to tackle the fire near #ErrwoodReservoir & it is now surrounded. ow.ly/f1LF50VLnNe
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Day 3 update 10:15 hours Firefighters from Derbyshire and Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service have made an early morning return to the moorland fire near #ErrwoodReservoir supported by United Utilities, Derby Mountain Rescue Team, Peak District National Park, local gamekeepers & farmers. Read the latest: ow.ly/zaKT50VLPvQ

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Day 3 update 15:45 hours Fire crews and partners are continuing to work hard in challenging conditions to tackle the moorland fire near #ErrwoodReservoir. Two large areas of fire are now out. Read more: ow.ly/MIOx50VM41R

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Earlier this week, firefighters left the scene of the moorland fire near Errwood Reservoir after 7 days of tough firefighting. 🔥 This marks our 15th wildfire this year. 🌿 Visit our website to learn more and help protect our moorlands and outdoor spaces. ow.ly/mhWw50VPezQ

Earlier this week, firefighters left the scene of the moorland fire near Errwood Reservoir after 7 days of tough firefighting. 🔥 This marks our 15th wildfire this year. 🌿 Visit our website to learn more and help protect our moorlands and outdoor spaces.

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Firefighters are currently dealing with a bungalow & garage fire on Radford Street in #Alvaston 6 fire engines an aerial ladder platform & command support unit are on scene. All occupants were out of the property on arrival of crews. Pls avoid the area & keep windows/doors closed

Firefighters are currently dealing with a bungalow & garage fire on Radford Street in #Alvaston 6 fire engines an aerial ladder platform & command support unit are on scene. All occupants were out of the property on arrival of crews. Pls avoid the area & keep windows/doors closed
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Radford Street, #Alvaston update 20:45 hours (10.5) Firefighting has now been scaled back with only two crews & the ALP remaining to damp down. A joint police & fire investigation is expected to take place tomorrow.

Radford Street, #Alvaston update 20:45 hours (10.5)
Firefighting has now been scaled back with only two crews & the ALP remaining to damp down. 
A joint police & fire investigation is expected to take place tomorrow.
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The cause of a 🔥 at a bungalow & garages/workshops on Radford Street in #Alvaston has been determined as accidental most likely due to an unknown fault with electrical equipment in the outdoor workshops. Crews responded to the fire after 6pm on Saturday 10.5. No one was injured

The cause of a 🔥 at a bungalow & garages/workshops on Radford Street in #Alvaston has been determined as accidental most likely due to an unknown fault with electrical equipment in the outdoor workshops. 
Crews responded to the fire after 6pm on Saturday 10.5. No one was injured
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3 fire engines from Derbyshire & 1 from South Yorkshire Fire are currently dealing with a moorland fire at Frogatt Edge, supported by a water carrier & moorland firefighting equipment following a call at 15:32 hours. Please avoid the area.

3 fire engines from Derbyshire &amp; 1 from <a href="/SYFR/">South Yorkshire Fire</a> are currently dealing with a moorland fire at Frogatt Edge, supported by a water carrier &amp; moorland firefighting equipment following a call at 15:32 hours. Please avoid the area.
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We currently have 5 fire engines dealing with a fire at a derelict building on Green Lane in #Derby following a call at 15:54 hours. Please avoid the area. Local residents and businesses are advised to keep their windows and doors shut.

We currently have 5 fire engines dealing with a fire at a derelict building on Green Lane in #Derby following a call at 15:54 hours. 

Please avoid the area. Local residents and businesses are advised to keep their windows and doors shut.
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We currently have 8 fire engines from Derbyshire & Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service dealing with a fire at a recycling centre in Willshee Way #Swadlincote Please keep windows & doors closed if you can see or smell smoke Please avoid the area Crews were call just before 1pm 18 May

We currently have 8 fire engines from Derbyshire &amp; <a href="/StaffsFire/">Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service</a> dealing with a fire at a recycling centre in Willshee Way #Swadlincote 
Please keep windows &amp; doors
closed if you can see or smell smoke
Please avoid the area 
Crews were call just before 1pm 18 May
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18:00hrs Firefighters remain on scene at a fire at a recycling centre on Willshee Way Swadlincote It is expected that firefighting will be scaled back this evening with a presence overnight. A re-inspection is expected tomorrow. ⚠️See or smell smoke keep windows/doors closed.

18:00hrs
Firefighters remain on scene at a fire at a recycling centre on Willshee Way Swadlincote
It is expected that firefighting will be scaled back this evening with a presence overnight. A re-inspection is expected tomorrow. 
⚠️See or smell smoke keep windows/doors closed.
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Last night we scaled back our response to the fire at a recycling centre on Willshee Way, Swadlincote. The fire is now out and remaining Derbyshire crews left at 04:30 this morning. Firefighters will reinspect the site and investigate the cause today (Monday 19 May).

Last night we scaled back our response to the fire at a recycling centre on Willshee Way, Swadlincote. The fire is now out and remaining Derbyshire crews left at 04:30 this morning.
Firefighters will reinspect the site and investigate the cause today (Monday 19 May).
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The cause of the fire at a recycling centre on Wilshee Way in #Swadlincote has been determined as accidental most likely due to a discarded lithium ion battery. Crews were called at 12:51 on Sunday 18 May. 60 tonnes of waste has been extinguished. ow.ly/vrWb50VV4Go

The cause of the fire at a recycling centre on Wilshee Way in #Swadlincote has been determined as accidental most likely due to a discarded lithium ion battery. Crews were called at 12:51 on Sunday 18 May. 60 tonnes of waste has been extinguished.

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