A significant fire has erupted on Arthurs Seat in Edinburgh, with firefighters actively addressing the situation. The cause remains unknown, and Scottish Fire and Rescue reported numerous emergency calls. The fire was first detected around 4pm, prompting public warnings to avoid the area, though flights remain unaffected.
A vehicle fire near Milheugh Bridge in Blantyre sparked emergency responders’ urgent action on the evening of June 9, 2025. Residents reported the situation around 10pm. The fire was put out, both the affected car and another vehicle were removed, and the road was reopened later that night.
A wildfire in Southern California rapidly expanded from 20 acres to 200 acres within 20 minutes, fueled by extreme winds of 80-100mph and dry conditions. Thick smoke is visible near Pacific Palisades homes, with millions statewide under a red flag warning indicating severe fire danger.
Firefighters rushed to the scene of a blaze at the former Baird’s department store on Duke Street, Hamilton, this morning Friday 13th December at 6:40 AM. Crews worked to extinguish the fire, with reports of four fire appliances at the scene. The cause of the fire is still unknown. Safety concerns around asbestos were noted […]
Our Supporters Group earlier this evening were advised of a fire in the Public Park. With several messages and photos, we can now unfortunately report that the swings and play equipment in Stonefield Public Park, Low Blantyre were deliberately set on fire this evening, Thursday 16th May 2024. Emergency services, including police were quickly on […]
An investigation is underway to trace the mindless idiots responsible for setting fire to playground equipment in the grounds of Calderside Academy and Nursery, Blantyre. Sadly, and seriously, 3 significant fires have deliberately been started by youths hanging around this area during the last 3 weeks. Residents have had enough with the fire brigade having […]
Thank you for all the messages and photos today of the bus which burst into flames on the busy East Kilbride expressway. Firefighters spent 90 minutes tackling the coach blaze on the A725 at High Blantyre, with the road being closed in both both directions for two hours. The fire also made National News. Thankfully, […]
You may have heard that another Bothwell business has been targeted by deliberate arson attacks. Plagued by this issue in recent years, the normally quiet Lanarkshire town has received unwanted attention as crime in the area rises sharply, apparently fuelled by serious and deliberate attempts to ruin local, hard working businesses. The latest blaze is […]