Multiple Fire crews attended an automatic fire alarm this morning at the Showcase cinema. 2 Fire crews from Central and 1 from Western, 1 from Southern stations along with Control support unit attended. A spokesperson from Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service said: The building has been fully checked by our crews and no fire has been reported. It seems that this was a false alarm, an electrician will now check the projection room area which was indicated on the Fire Control

An Emergency Services partnership which allows volunteer specialist doctors and critical care paramedics to respond even faster to serious incidents is already bringing impressive results across Leicestershire and the entire East Midlands region. East Midlands Immediate Care Scheme (EMICS) now have a critical care response vehicle based at Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service's Western Fire Station in New Parks, meaning the totally volunteer-led organisation is at the heart

Emergency services are currently attending an incident on Glenfield Road this afternoon. A car has crashed into the front wall of a house, Leicestershire Police and the Fire Service are at the scene. The collision is at the Junction of Woodville Road, this collision has damaged the front wall and a car parked on the driveway. Motorists are warned to be careful, the road is passable with care. There were concerns there could be a gas leak but Cadent was sent to inspect and no

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue service have four fire crews attending a building in the city tonight. Fire crews rushed to the Land Registry building on Westbridge Close off Duns Lane at 8:20 pm. A spokeswoman from Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service (LFRS) said: “Four appliances were in attendance, crews checked the premises after a automatic fire alarm activation was received. It was a false alarm” Pictures by Leicester Media Online

Fire crews responded to a house fire in Wigston last night at around 9:30 p.m., which was sparked by a stray firework. Thankfully, no one was injured, but the roof sustained significant damage. Public displays are always safer than setting off fireworks in your garden. A spokesperson from Leicestershire Fire and Rescue said: “Last night, at 21:37, our crews were called to a house fire on Sussex Road in Wigston, caused by a stray firework. Five pumps attended, plus our aerial

Celebrate Safely is a campaign run jointly between Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service, Leicestershire Police, Leicester City Council and Leicestershire County Council, to try and keep our communities safe through periods of celebrations and when key events are taking place. It is important to carry out celebrations safely to reduce the risk of any incidents. Candle Safety If you use candles or tea lights, we urge you to follow the key safety tips below to keep you, your h

Everyone should be able to enjoy fireworks safely, whether at an organised display or in their back garden. Here you’ll find out the law around using fireworks as well as how to stay safe, and report those using fireworks in a dangerous or threatening way. Fireworks and the law What time can fireworks be used? Fireworks can be used in the UK any time from 7am to 11pm. Exceptions are: Bonfire night: 7am to midnight New Year’s Eve, Diwali and Chinese New Year: 7am to 1am the f

A heartfelt thank you from the Fire Service to local farmers for their support during this summer's wildfires Dear colleagues and friends, Following the exceptional wildfire conditions we experienced this summer, we have recently been holding our internal debriefs within Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service. These have given us an opportunity to reflect on what went well, what we can learn, and how we can prepare ourselves for the future. One message has come through partic

A man has died following a house fire in Ibstock Road, Ellistown, on Sunday afternoon (25 October). Just after 12.20pm Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service reported they were dealing with a fire. Officers assisted the fire service with local road closures. The road has since been opened and cordon at the scene has been lifted. Enquiries into the cause of the fire remain ongoing but there is nothing to suggest at this stage any suspicious circumstances. Pictures by Lei