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Fire breaks out at former Betty Ford's nightclub in Ipswich
Firefighters tackled a blaze at the former nightclub building in Ipswich town centre on Thursday evening, with no injuries reported.News
Latest inspection highlights serious leadership issues at Suffolk Fire Service
A damning government inspection has exposed serious concerns about Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service's leadership and workplace culture, prompting a £1.6 million improvement plan.News
A14 remains closed westbound near Ipswich after car fire
The A14 is closed westbound between Sproughton and Whitehouse following a vehicle fire that broke out at 11:40 on Friday morning.News
Four fire crews tackle blaze at Copdock antiques centre
Firefighters have extinguished a fire that broke out in a storage unit at Suffolk Heritage & Antiques Centre in Copdock today, with no injuries reported.News
Young driver rescued after car crashes into ditch in Hintlesham
Firefighters freed a 23-year-old man from his car after it left the road and crashed into a ditch in Hintlesham in the early hours of Tuesday morning.News
E-bike charging among new Christmas fire risks, warns Suffolk Fire Service
As more households own e-bikes and e-scooters, fire officials are highlighting the specific risks of battery charging alongside traditional Christmas hazards.News
Elderly woman critical after Ipswich flat fire rescue
An elderly woman is in critical condition after being rescued from a ground floor flat fire in Ipswich during the early hours of Friday morning.News
Electrical fault caused Otley school fire, investigation finds
An investigation has determined that an electrical fault sparked Monday's fire at Otley Primary School, which required eight fire crews to tackle the blaze.News
Otley Primary School remains shut as investigation launched
Fire investigators are set to determine the cause of Monday's blaze at Otley Primary School, which saw eight fire crews respond to the scene.News
Major emergency response as fire spreads through Otley school building
A significant fire and rescue operation is underway at Otley Primary School, where flames have spread from toilets to the roof of the building.News
Suffolk Fire Service names new deputy chief
Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service has appointed Henry Griffin, a 20-year veteran of the service, as its new Deputy Chief Fire Officer following a competitive selection process.News
Oil heater sparks house fire in Ipswich
Firefighters tackled a blaze at a house in Ellenbrook Green, Ipswich on Friday after an oil heater caught fire. All occupants escaped without injury.News
Suffolk fire crews attended nearly 3,000 false alarms last year
Suffolk's fire and rescue service was called to 2,907 false alarms in 2023-24, the highest number in 13 years. Seven in 10 calls were due to faulty equipment.News
Man, 75, cut free after lorry crash closes A1071 at Hintlesham in both directions
Firefighters had to cut a 75-year-old man free from his lorry after a crash between two HGVs near Hintlesham Fisheries on Tuesday morning.News
Suffolk emergency services launch Halloween and Bonfire Night safety campaign
Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service and Trading Standards have joined forces to promote safety during upcoming Halloween and Bonfire Night celebrations, encouraging residents to attend organised displays rather than host private fireworks events.News
Multi-vehicle crash causing major delays on A12 between Capel St Mary and East Bergholt
Emergency services are dealing with a multi-vehicle crash involving an overturned lorry on the A12 northbound between Capel St Mary and East Bergholt, with motorists facing significant delays.News
Suffolk firefighters responding faster to serious fires than a year ago, but still slower than a decade ago
New data shows that Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service has cut its average response time to primary fires by 33 seconds over the past year. However, response times remain slower than a decade ago.News
Community awaits police update following rescue operation at Ipswich waterfront
Residents are waiting for news after emergency services conducted a lengthy rescue operation at the town's waterfront on Wednesday.News
Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service honours local heroes at annual awards
Firefighters, staff, and volunteers celebrated for their service and bravery at Trinity Park Showground ceremony.News
Firefighters tackle early morning house blaze on Moore Road, Ipswich
Crews from three fire stations responded to a house fire on Moore Road in the early hours of Monday, with no injuries reported.News
Drama continues in Chantry as man climbs onto building exterior
Emergency services are responding to an incident in Chantry where a man has climbed onto the exterior of a building and is refusing to come down.News
Local firefighters aim for world records in Ipswich Half Marathon charity challenge
Four Suffolk firefighters are set to attempt three world records at the Ipswich Half Marathon on September 22nd, raising money for charity while running in full firefighting gear.News
Large fire breaks out at Bolton Bros recycling centre in Great Blakenham
A major blaze erupted at Bolton Bros recycling facility near Ipswich early Tuesday morning, with firefighters battling the flames throughout the night.News
The Beeches Primary School closed after overnight fire, expected to reopen tomorrow
The Beeches Community Primary School in Ipswich has closed today following a fire that broke out on Tuesday night.News
Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service loses quarter of workforce since 2010
New figures reveal that Suffolk's fire service has seen a 24% reduction in staff over the past 14 years.News
Fire safety notices in Suffolk decrease amid national rise
Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service issued fewer fire safety notices last year, bucking the national trend of increased enforcement.News
Firefighters and council join forces to raise fire safety awareness
Ipswich Borough Council and Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service are joining forces for a fire safety awareness event on the Cornhill tomorrow. The event aims to educate residents about common causes of house fires and promote smoke alarm installation.News
Car blaze closes Nacton Road in Ipswich
A car fire closed part of Nacton Road in Ipswich earlier today, with firefighters quickly tackling the blaze.News
Felixstowe man arrested as six escape Ipswich house fire in suspected arson attack
Six people fled a house fire in Ipswich early Tuesday morning in what police believe was a targeted arson attack. Two residents were hospitalised after jumping from an upstairs window to escape the blaze.News
Five fire crews have been deployed to Elmsett following reports of an incident with a light aircraft
Suffolk Fire & Rescue Service received a call today at 14:22 about an incident involving a light aircraft.News
Discarded battery likely cause of major Ipswich scrapyard fire, investigators say
A fire investigation has concluded that a discarded battery was the probable cause of the significant blaze at Sackers recycling centre in Great Blakenham, near Ipswich, on Thursday, August 8.News
Firefighters tackling large blaze at Sackers in Great Blakenham
Fifteen fire crews are on the scene of a massive blaze at Sackers Recycling Centre in Great Blakenham, Ipswich as all mainline train services are suspended.News
Ipswich firefighters aim for world records in charity half-marathon
Four local firefighters will attempt to break three world records at the Ipswich Half Marathon next month while raising money for charity.News
Ipswich property firm fined £60,000 over fire safety breaches
An Ipswich property management company and its director have been sentenced for breaching fire safety regulations at an apartment block with dangerous cladding.News
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