Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service (BFRS) tagged articles

Eight fire engines tackle 40 hectare stubble fire in Renhold

Fire crews have attended a stubble fire in fields in Renhold, which began at around 2pm today (Tuesday). Two firefighters and a police officer were hospitalised suffering...

Watch: Roads into Renhold closed to traffic as fire crews battle blaze in fields

A fire has broken out in fields in Renhold and drivers are being advised to avoid the area as roads into the village have been closed. Allison Prior shared her video of the blaze...

People start returning home to Redwood Grove after explosion

Some of the people evacuated from Redwood Grove have begun returning home after their homes were given the all-clear. People were evacuated from a number of homes...

Body recovered from Redwood Grove as police gain access after explosion

The body of a person known to have been killed in the Redwood Grove explosion in Bedford on Monday (4 July) has been recovered after police gained access to the buildings. Structural engineers, Bedfordshire...

Investigation into Redwood Grove explosion may begin earlier than expected

Structural engineers have told emergency services investigating the Redwood Grove explosion that they may be able to search the main affected block of flats quicker than expected...

Bedford MP honours firefighters in Prime Minister’s Questions

Bedford and Kempston MP, Mohammad Yasin (Labour) paid tribute to the firefighters that attended the fatal explosion in Redwood Grove at Prime Ministers Questions today (Wednesday)...

Police confirm one dead and others unaccounted for following Redwood Grove gas explosion

Bedfordshire Police has confirmed that at least one person has died following today’s explosion at Redwood Grove. In a statement, they also said that some people remain...

Bedford College students help children ‘staywise’ with fire safety messages

Design students at Bedford College have helped Bedfordshire Fire & Rescue (BFRS) teach youngsters about fire safety by coming up with ideas for modern educational resources for...

Bedford landlord fined for lack of fire safety at town centre office block

The owner of an office block in Bedford town centre has been fined for ignoring a fire safety order after failing an inspection by Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service (BFRS). A Risk-Based Inspection...

Storm Eunice: Bus hit by fallen tree on Elstow Road and person injured by tree on Bushmead Avenue

A bus has been hit by a tree on Elstow Road and a person has been injured by a fallen tree on Bushmead Avenue. Both roads are currently closed and Bedfordshire Police are...

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service (BFRS)

Get the latest Bedford news first