Fire statistics show an increase in blazes across the north of Scotland
Almost every part of the north of Scotland experienced an increase in the number of fires in 2018/19.
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Number of firefighters drops 23% in 10 years
The number of full-time firefighters has fallen 23% in a decade.
Safety plea as third of fire call-outs in north-east to homes without alarms
A third of the fire service's call-outs in Grampian over the last three years have been to properties without smoke alarms, new figures show.
Emergency crews stage training drill on River Spey to rescue ‘kayaker in trouble’
Emergency services held a major exercise in Moray at the weekend to train for a testing water rescue.
Care home evacuated after blaze in Toxteth
A care home in Liverpool has been evacuated after a blaze broke out.
Bridge inspections taking place after day of flooding chaos in the north-east
Aberdeenshire Council's bridges team have been out since the early hours this morning carrying out inspections following a day of flooding chaos.
IN FULL: The north-east roads and bridges closed or affected by flooding
Flooding has caused chaos for motorists across the north-east today.
Most children sleep through fire alarms, Watchdog study finds
Most children are likely to sleep through standard smoke alarms, a new study suggests.
Vehicle goes down embankment in north-east town
Emergency services have been called to a north-east town this afternoon after a car went down an embankment.
Government urged to reverse ‘decade of cuts’ to fire service
The Government is being urged to reverse a “decade of cuts” to the fire service which union leaders warn have left it in crisis.
Missing Highland woman not dressed for poor conditions, police said
The coastguard's search and rescue helicopter has joined the search for a missing Highland woman.
North-east father inspires son and now they fight fires side-by-side
Tackling blazes, advising the elderly and rescuing animals are just a few of the varied roles carried out by a father-and-son team at Banff Fire Station.
A96 reopened near Huntly after two hurt in crash
A woman was taken to hospital after being cut free from a car following a crash near a north-east town.
Sheltered housing residents visited to ensure they are not at risk following fatal fire
Firefighters have visited a sheltered housing complex more than a dozen times since a man died in a blaze.
Spate of wildfires along Moray coast push region’s deliberate blaze total to five-year high
A spate of wildfires along the Moray coast has led to the amount of deliberate blazes in the region hitting a five-year high.
Firefighters en route to Aberdeen dog rescue
Firefighters are rushing to rescue a dog stuck on an embankment in Aberdeen. The fire service received a call that the animal was trapped on Kennerty Mills Road in Peterculter at 4.45pm. Specialist units, including two boats, are on their way to the scene.
Female walker rescued from cave
A female walker was conveyed to hospital yesterday after falling at a popular Highland attraction.
Emergency services called to ‘ongoing incident’ at Aberdeen industrial estate
Emergency services have been called to attend an "ongoing incident" at an industrial estate in Aberdeen.
Emergency services called to Aberdeen retail park
Emergency services were called to an Aberdeen retail park today following concerns for a woman.
VIDEO: Residents watched in terror as flames tore through Fraserburgh garage
Fraserburgh residents fled their homes in terror at the weekend as flames tore through a garage.
Fire service to scramble helicopters more quickly and train up specialists in response to massive Moray wildfire
The fire service will train 10 national wildfire specialists and gain quicker access to water-bombing helicopters to ensure the blazes are dealt with as quickly as possible in the future.
Number of deliberate fires in north-east soars
The number of deliberate fires in the north-east has soared over the past 12 months.
Man taken to hospital after River Ness incident
A 56-year-old man has been taken to hospital after being found in the River Ness this evening.
Fire crews donate products to Moray foodbank following wildfires
Firefighters who tackled a huge wildfire in Moray have given back to the community in another way - donating food to two local charities.
Public awareness needed to prevent devastating wildfires says fire chief
A fire chief yesterday warned that the public needs to be educated on the dangers of wildfires to help prevent them.
Massive Moray wildfire that gripped the nation finally comes to an end
The huge Moray wildfire that raged for more than four days through the countryside and moorlands was finally declared extinguished yesterday.
Helicopter called into help with Moray wildfire that has burned for more than 24 hours
Firefighters remained at the scene of a large wildfire last night more than 24 hours after the alarm was raised.
Lochaber fire crews in second bovine rescue in a day as Highland cow is saved from a bog
Two fire crews from Fort William were called to help a Highland cow stuck in a bog today.
Preventative measures being taken in Moray to avoid catastrophic wildfires affecting the region again
Emergency services in Moray have stepped up their efforts to prevent a repeat of last year's disastrous wildfires - described as some of the worst in 30 years.
Hundreds turn out to pay tribute to Moray’s blue light heroes
Hundreds of well-wishers have attended a new Moray event to salute the region’s emergency services heroes.
North-east firefighter urges others to follow in her footsteps
A north-east firefighter is urging others to fellow in her footsteps and join the service.
Restrictions on A90 after oil tanker incident at Forfar
Emergency services are currently dealing with a road incident involving a tanker. Police, fire and paramedics were called out to the Orchardbank Business Park Forfar at 10.30am. Restrictions have been put in place on the A90 Aberdeen to Dundee road following the incident. For updates visit The Courier website.