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Bedfordshire fire chief warns major infrastructure projects bring significant risks

Major schemes including East West Rail and the Universal theme park will bring significant risks to Bedfordshire, warns the county fire chief as a new five-year plan launches...

Breaking news: Greyfriars closed as Bedfordshire Fire & Rescue deal with incident

Greyfriars in Bedford is currently closed as Bedfordshire Fire & Rescue deal with an incident. Firefighters on scene say a line-painting vehicle overheated, and they hope to reopen...

Two led to safety after fire in flat on Harpur Street

Firefighters were called out to Bedford town centre yesterday (Monday) afternoon, after a fire broke out in a domestic building. Crews from across Bedford and Kempston were called at...

Bedfordshire firefighters tackle over 180 outdoor fires since start of August

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service is facing significant pressure after responding to more than 180 outdoor fires since the start of August, prompting urgent warnings to reduce operational strain...

Senior Bedfordshire firefighter issues wildfire warning as hot, dry conditions continue

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service has issued an urgent public warning after a deliberate grass fire damaged football pitches in Jubilee Park, as dry weather increases the risk of open fires...

Bedford fire crew tackles deliberate grass fire in Jubilee Park

A deliberate grass fire measuring 100m by 50m damaged Jubilee Park in Bedford on Sunday afternoon, prompting fresh warnings about protecting public green spaces during high-risk conditions...

Bedfordians urged to take care this summer as fire service warns of ‘very high risk’ of wildfires

As record-breaking temperatures and prolonged dry spells continue, the urge to fire up the grill has never been stronger. However, as the temperature rises, so do the risks...

Fire service confirms high-pressure oxygen release caused Brunel Road incident

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service has confirmed a high-pressure oxygen release from 12 cylinders caused yesterday's fatal industrial incident on Brunel Road in Bedford...

Breaking News: One man has died and three others injured in “explosion” at industrial unit

Bedfordshire Police has confirmed that one man has died and three others have been injured after a "suspected explosion" at an industrial unit on Brunel Road in Bedford, and have asked...

Fire at Kelpie Marine, Roxton closes A1 in both directions

Both carriageways of the A1 between the Black Cat Roundabout and Tempsford have been closed while emergency services deal with a fire at Kelpie Marine in Roxton...

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