Fire & Rescue

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Jon Pauling Bedford Hospital 'North Wing' fire6
Questions have been raised about the level of security put in place by NHS Property Services at Shires Houses, with people saying the fire was "only a matter of time" and that...
Bedfordians have been reacting to last night's fire which destroyed Shires House, a part of the former Bedford Hospital North Wing. Shires House was a Grade II listed...
Bedford North Wing Fire 7
Bedfordshire Police have launched an appeal for witness, saying they suspected the fire at Bedford Hospital's 'North Wing' was arson. Fire crews from Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire...
Bedford Fire and Rescue Bedford North Wing Fire
What started as a "small fire" at Bedford's 'North Wing' Hospital last night, turned into a major emergency with over 60 firefighters from Bedford, Kempston, Potton, Luton and...
A fire has broken out at Bedford's North Wing Hospital. We're on the scene and will bring you regular updates as we have them...
Beds Fire and Rescue
Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service are currently working to rescue a driver who has become trapped in their car after an accident at Clapham Sainsbury's...
Beds Fire and Rescue
Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service (BFRS) has been told it is effective at keeping people safe from fire and other emergencies, but it needs to become more affordable and reduce...
BFRS Christmas Safety
Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service (BFRS) have released a shocking video to remind people to keep safety at the top of their Christmas list. The video shows how a fire caused by faulty...
Burnt out plug
It's always a great idea to look for a bargain when buying gifts. But Bedfordshire Fire & Rescue Service are warning Bedfordians not to take risks with their loved one's safety when trying to make Christmas present savings.
car fire
https://youtu.be/Hlphhwla6Ls "We will be back stronger than before" - Oakley businessman defiantly shrugs off vehicle fire as 'minor setback'. This is the moment Kieran Cowley found one of his work vans had been set on fire outside...
New Bombay
The New Bombay Restaurant, which suffered fire damage on Sunday afternoon, will be closed for the foreseeable future says the owner. As they now decide what to do next, they told the Bedford Independent that they would...