Woman killed in fire remembered as ‘loving mother’
A woman who died in a farmhouse fire has been described as a “loving mother and partner”.
Scottish Fire and Rescue Service
Woman dies in farmhouse blaze
An investigation has been launched after a woman died in a fire.
Keeping a lid on kitchen fire hazards
With the festive party season just around the corner, those working to keep us safe from fire have a vitally important message.
Firefighters extinguish large blaze at business park
Firefighters have tackled a large blaze at a business park in Moray.
Firefighters tackle large blaze at business park
Firefighters are tackling a large blaze at a business park in Moray.
Merging the Scottish fire services – have the doubters been proved wrong?
Centralisation of Scotland’s fire and rescue services was feared by many across the Highlands, Islands and in Grampian as eight fire services amalgamated into one.
Fire service urged to scrap ‘8-minute rule’ by north councillors
An eight-minute travel rule on rural retained firefighters needs to be “brought up to date” to allow more men and women to join up.
Two fire crews called to kitchen fire in Stornoway
Two fire crews from Stornoway have been called to an incident in Assaye Place after reports were received of a kitchen fire.
Two-vehicle road traffic collision between Aberlour and Grantown
A two-vehicle road traffic collision between Aberlour and Grantown on the A95 brought the busy road to a close earlier today.
Busy Inverness street brought to a halt following rush hour blaze
An early morning blaze brought a busy Inverness street to a halt yesterday during rush hour.
Firefighters called to car blaze on the A835 near Conon Bridge
Fire crews rushed to a Highland roundabout after a car burst into flames earlier today.
Rush hour chaos as fire closes off busy Inverness street
Fire crews are today in attendance at a fire in Inverness above the famed Johnny Foxes bar and restaurant.
Two-vehicle road traffic collision near Inverness Airport
A two-vehicle road traffic collision has taken place on the junction of the A96 and the B9030 near Inverness Airport.
Police investigation following Inverness fire
Police in Inverness are appealing for information after a city home had to be evacuated on Sunday morning after the front door was set alight.
Police officers attacked by youths throwing fireworks in Glasgow
Police have condemned masked youths who “recklessly” set off fireworks and threw them at police officers in Glasgow on Bonfire Night.
Bonfire Night attacks on firefighters ‘completely unacceptable’
Several fire crews were subjected to “completely unacceptable” attacks as they responded to incidents on Bonfire Night, according to the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS).
Scottish Tories unveil plans to increase safety of emergency workers
The Scottish Conservatives are to pledge extra protection for emergency workers – including the ability to search for fireworks.
Firefighter describes fear of violence on Bonfire Night
An experienced firefighter has told of his constant fear for his crew’s safety on Bonfire Night after experiencing a “warzone”.
Fire crews called to chimney blaze at Castletown Hotel
The Castletown Hotel had to be evacuated this evening after a fire broke out in a chimney.
Caravan ablaze in early morning Invergordon fire
An appeal has been launched following an early morning fire in Invergordon yesterday where a caravan was found to be ablaze.
Fire crews currently en route to a kitchen fire in Drumnadrochit
Two fire crews are currently en route to reports of a kitchen fire in Drumnadrochit. One appliance from Drumnadrochit and a further appliance from Beauly have been paged to Balnain Road after a call was received by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service at 7.48pm. More as we get it.
Fence on fire in Smithton attended by fire service
A fire crew from Inverness were this evening tackling a fence on fire in the Smithton area. A call was received by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service at 6.13pm with the crew utilising a hose reel jet to extinguish the fire. A spokeswoman confirmed a stop message was received at 6.29pm.
David Mundell meets Lockerbie commemoration cyclists in New York
The Scottish Secretary has met cyclists on the final stage of their journey from Lockerbie to Syracuse in the United States as the 30th anniversary of the bombing approaches.
Firefighter saving lives in north east
After two decades responding to treble nine calls, firefighter Derek Wilson has seen first-hand the devastation a house fire can cause. Now he is working to prevent blazes and protect those most at risk from dying in their own home, especially those over 60.
River Oykel banks burst as residents rescued from properties
Two fire crews are currently assisting residents to safety after the River Oykel burst its banks this morning.
Three fire crews attending to reports of a shed on fire in Invergordon
Three fire crews are in attendance at a fire in Invergordon after a fire in a shed has reportedly spread to a house.
Two-vehicle road traffic collision on Skye
Fire crews attended a two-vehicle road traffic collision on Skye this afternoon.
Firefighters battle gorse blaze in north-east
Firefighters are dealing with a gorse blaze in the north-east this evening.
Parts of a luxury Highland hotel destroyed after fire breaks out
The boss of a Highland hotel has thanked the quick reactions of the emergency services and his own staff after a blaze broke out in the building.
Children injured after partial collapse of church hall roof
Some children have been injured after part of a roof collapsed at a church hall.
Children injured after partial collapse of church hall roof
Some children have been injured after part of a roof collapsed at a church hall.
Diesel spillage from overturned lorry trailer on A9 near Spittal
An overturned lorry trailer on the A9 near Spittal is currently causing delays for motorists as restrictions are in place in both directions.