A heroic army veteran who saved his disabled neighbour’s life when a fire broke out has been given a bravery award.

Plans to house 81 homeless families in a tower block have been put on hold after a fire safety inspection.

Dozens of people had to stand out in the cold after a shopping centre was evacuated after fire alarm system sounded.

Drivers were warned about smoke billowing across a major road this morning as firefighters attended a blaze.

Fire crews were at a house in a town centre after reports of an unsafe chimney stack.

The fire service is warning people not to leave naked flames unattended following a blaze.

Emergency teams were called to a blaze in a residential street.

People living near a derelict building were woken up by loud bangs after it was engulfed in flames.

Police and firefighters were called after a derelict caravan went up in flames in a town centre.

Residents were advised to keep windows and doors closed after a blaze broke out in the early hours of this morning involving cars and outbuildings.

A second vehicle fire on the M25 is causing lengthy delays for motorists.

All traffic is being held on part of a busy motorway this morning due to a vehicle blaze.

People living near a barn fire were being advised to close their windows and doors as crews tackled a blaze.

A car fire caused long tailbacks on a busy route this morning.

All lanes have reopened after a lorry fire on the A2 led to the road being blocked for a number of hours.

A dozen pigeons had to be rescued after getting trapped behind newly-installed wire meshing.

A car fire on a major route caused long delays for drivers during the morning rush hour.

A homeless man who was found dead on a busy roundabout had been due in court accused of setting a McDonald’s bin on fire, an inquest has heard.

Fifty firefighters on 12 engines worked through the day to tackle a blaze that ripped through a supermarket, stunning staff and customers alike.

A witness says they feared there might be a gas explosion after a fire broke out at a holiday park.