Multiple fire crews are currently at Bruntingthorpe Airfield tackling a large fire. Leicestershire Fire and Rescue service have seven appliances in attendance, plus an aerial ladder platform. There is a large plume of smoke coming from the area - local residents should close windows and doors. Update 10:45 Ten fire appliances are now at the scene. Advice to all local residents in nearby villages—Gilmorton, Peatling Parva, Bruntingthorpe, Kimcote, Walton: avoid smoke inhalati

A man who caused significant damage to a factory where he worked has been jailed. A fire at Natsons Packaging Limited in New Star Road in Leicester resulted in the business working on a reduced level for almost six months. CCTV enquiries traced the suspect - Ajay Ajay - from the arson to a petrol station in which officers were able to identify him. It was later discovered that he was an employee of the business. The footage showed 31-year-old Ajay of Forest Avenue, Thurmaston

On the night of Thursday, August 14th, several fire crews responded to a fire requiring eight pumps and additional special appliances. The incident took place in Battram Village near Coalville and involved approximately 25 acres of grassland and scrubland. Firefighters exerted tremendous effort to stop the fire from spreading to nearby homes, with assistance from a group of local farmers using tractors and water bowsers.

Fire crews are currently tackling a wildfire of approximately 10 acres, off Burton Road near Melton Mowbray. Five fire crews plus a water carrier are at the scene. Please avoid the area of possible. Local residents should avoid the area and close windows and doors to avoid smoke inhalation.

You’ll have seen in the national news that a huge wildfire has been burning at Dunwich Heath in Suffolk, with multiple fire crews tackling the blaze and keeping it from spreading to people’s homes. Since Saturday morning we have been supporting our colleagues at Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service with one of our spare fire engines plus a crew of four Firefighters, as part of a nationally co-ordinated effort with other Services. A further two of our Firefighters have also been se

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service is currently attending a large scrubland fire at Ives Head Trig Point, south of Shepshed, approximately 100 by 200 metres in size. They have seven fire engines at the scene, plus a water carrier. Please could local residents close doors and windows to avoid smoke inhalation. more to follow

Early on Sunday morning, the Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service attended a fire in Ellistown involving a summer house. The blaze was triggered by lithium batteries left charging overnight. Thankfully no one was injured at this incident. Although they are typically safe when used properly, if they become damaged, overcharged, or malfunction, they can fail suddenly, resulting in a fierce fire that spreads very rapidly. To help keep yourself and your family safe: Avoid char

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service are currently dealing with a fire at a landfill site in Gibbet Lane Shawell near Lutterworth. 6 appliances and 2 water carriers in attendance. Residents in the area were advised on social media to keep their windows and doors shut because of the smoke. Eastern Fire and Rescue Station, Loughborough Fire and Rescue Station, Lutterworth Fire and Rescue Station, Southern Fire and Rescue Station, Wigston Fire and Rescue Station are attending

Multiple Fire crews tackling a house fire on Coral Street in the Belgrave area of the city this afternoon. No persons are reported, the cause is not yet known. Local people should close doors and windows to avoid smoke inhalation. Currently there are eight fire engines, including an aerial ladder platform and support welfare at the scene. Motorists should avoid the area and expect delays. Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service shared that they were dealing with the incident o