G2K IncidentWatch

09/07/2025

70 firefighters tackle maisonettes fire

Dozens of firefighters tackled a large blaze at a flat in southeast London this morning.

Residents across Lewisham expressed concern on social media at the fire, which started late on Tuesday night at the five-room maisonette in the London borough. Firefighters remained at the scene overnight, after the control centre received 14 calls in relation to the blaze. People were told to avoid the area.

London Fire Brigade have said “Ten fire engines and around 70 firefighters tackled a fire at a block of maisonettes on Lewisham Road, Lewisham.

“A maisonette split between the ground and first floors was destroyed by the fire. Part of a maisonette split between the second and third floors was damaged by the fire along with a small part of the external fascia of the building. One woman was treated on scene by London Ambulance Service. Three further people left the building before the Brigade arrived.

“Lewisham Road is closed between Penrose Way and Lewisham Hill.

“The Brigade's Drone Team were deployed to provide the Incident Commander with an aerial view of the fire.

“Control Officers took the first of 14 calls at 2355 and mobilised crews to the scene from Greenwich, Lewisham, Lee Green and surrounding fire stations. The fire was under control by 0202.

“The cause of the fire is under investigation.”

08/07/2025

19.30 - Fire crews are currently tackling a fire involving waste on Bolton House Road in , .

Due to smoke in the area, residents who live nearby are advised to keep their windows and doors closed.

07/07/2025

Firefighters tackle blaze in Rotherham

19.00 - Six fire crews are in attendance at a fire on Moorgate Road, .

Update 9am: South Yorkshire Fire Rescue have said “Crews have worked throughout the night to extinguish this fire and are now in the process of dampening hot spots.

“Well done to control room staff and crews from across the county for their swift response yesterday evening.

“Thankfully there were no reported injuries.

“ Moorgate Road / Mansfield Road are expected to remain closed throughout the morning. Please seek alternative routes.”

📷 South Yorkshire Fire Rescue

07/07/2025

Fire crews called to Sheffield blaze

9pm: Four fire engines and an aerial ladder are currently tackling a derelict building fire on Old Fulwood Road, .

Due to smoke in the area, those living nearby should keep their windows and doors closed.

10am - SYFR have said “We currently have one fire engine still in attendance at a building fire on Old Fulwood Road, Sheffield.

“Crews were called yesterday evening to the fire and have worked over night to bring the incident to a safe conclusion.

“Thank you to our control room staff and firefighters who responded swiftly in order to prevent any further fire spread.”

📷 SYFR

07/07/2025

Motorway closed after crash involving 8 HGVs and cars

The motorway in Greater Manchester was closed after a multi vehicle collision led to the closure of the road in both directions, causing significant disruption for drivers.

The incident, which involved four lorries and four cars, occurred between ( Interchange, ) and ( Roundabout, ).

In a statement National Highways have said about the closure “Due to a multi-vehicle collision, spillage, shed load and infrastructure damage.”

The crash has left debris, including beer barrels and ruptured fuel tanks, scattered across both carriageways.

The Emergency services, including Greater Manchester Police, Manchester Fire & Rescue, and North West Ambulance Service, have been on the scene alongside National Highways traffic officers and maintenance crews to manage the situation.

Thankfully, only minor injuries have been reported.

However, the extensive damage to several lorries and the widespread debris mean the motorway will remain closed for an extended period to allow for recovery and cleanup efforts.

📷 National Highways

07/07/2025

An arsonist who broke into and caused a serious fire in a residential flat in Dewsbury has been jailed

Kirklees District Police has welcomed the sentencing of Shaun Robinson (52) from Dewsbury who was jailed for nine years at Leeds Crown Court on 30 June.

The 52-year-old, of no fixed address, admitted carrying out the 27 March attack at the flat which adjoined other properties, including one which housed a young family.

Robinson had targeted the address in Thornhill Lees during the evening of Thursday 27 March and, after breaking in, set a blaze going in the living room, causing substantial damage.

Emergency services were summoned by members of the public, with firefighters able to contain the flames to the front room of the property.

Robinson was quickly identified as a suspect and arrested a few hours after the offence.

He was charged with an offence of arson with intent on 28 March and before Leeds Magistrates the next day.

PC Bolton of Kirklees Police, who led enquiries in the case, said: “Robinson committed a disturbing and dangerous act which could have turn out much differently for those involved.

“The flat Robinson attacked was adjoined with three other properties, one of which a young child was residing in. Had the blaze got out of control, there would have been a serious risk to life.”

Detective Inspector Paul Greatorex of Kirklees Police, added: “We welcome Robinson’s guilty plea, which spared the victim the ordeal of a trial, but the reality was that the evidence against him in the case was extremely strong.

“We hope this sentence brings the victim and the wider public some measure of justice, reassurance, and a feeling of safety.”

07/07/2025

Absolutely unacceptable. The age of Social media has many benefits but the empowering of trolls and nastiness is not one. If you cannot be kind, simply move past a post, the world does not need to hear your hate!

Last week, we shared a post about a missing 17-year-old child.

Sadly, the comments that followed included an unacceptable level of hate speech and vitriolic remarks directed at a young vulnerable person.

We want to be absolutely clear: this behaviour has no place on our page, on social media in general or in our communities.

We are actively reviewing the comments and banning those responsible for the most harmful content. But this is also a moment to remind everyone of the kind of community we want to foster on our social media pages.

✅ Be kind.
✅ Be respectful.
✅ Follow our community guidelines.
✅ Remember there are real people behind every post that we share.

Social media can be a powerful tool for good - for raising awareness, showing support, and helping people in need. Let’s use it that way.

Thank you to everyone who continues to engage with empathy and care 💙

07/07/2025

Eight fire engines and the aerial ladder platform are in attendance at a commercial building fire on Hoo Hill Lane, .

Please keep your windows and doors shut if you can see or smell smoke and keep away from the area.

Update: 12.30

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06/07/2025

A 4 year-old boy has after a fell on him in a "tragic accident". Police and paramedics were called to the Cemetery on at 1pm on Saturday 5 July.
His death is not being treated as suspicious.

06/07/2025

The M62 shut tonight (July 6) following a multi-vehicle RTC

The Emergency services have shut off a motorway in Greater Manchester, the M62 on the westbound carriageway between junction 22 and junction 21, following the collision.

National Highways have posted: "The westbound is closed between J22 ( ) and J21 ( ) following a multi-vehicle collision. Emergency services and Traffic Officers on scene.

"Allow extra journey time if in the area this evening."

Travel service Inrix has said emergency services have stopped traffic.

It says: "All traffic being temporarily held due to accident on M62 Westbound from J22 A672 (Rishworth Moor) to J21 A6193 Sir Isaac Newton Way (Milnrow)."

The crash happened at around 10.45pm.

It is not known how long the closure is expected to last.

06/07/2025

At 0636 the emegency services were alerted to a warehouse on fire and immediately dispatched Twelve fire engines and around 80 firefighters to tackle the fire on Imperial Way in .

Part of a single-storey warehouse, with an office block attached, is alight.

London Fire Brigade have said “The incident is expected to be ongoing for several hours. Imperial Way is closed.

“One of the Brigade's 32-metre turntable ladders is being used to provide an aerial view of the fire.

“The cause of the fire is unknown at this time.”

📷 London Fire Brigade

05/07/2025

Fire crews from Surrey, Hampshire and West Sussex called to incident

00.30 - There are currently eight fire engines from three regions in attendance at a fire at Busbridge Hall, .

Surrey Fire and Rescue Service have said (SFRS) “SFRS are at the scene, with additional appliances from Hampshire and West Sussex Fire and Rescue Services. Please avoid the area & those nearby should close windows and doors.”

Developing incident.