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Electrical fault caused Otley school fire, investigation finds
An investigation has determined that an electrical fault sparked Monday's fire at Otley Primary School, which required eight fire crews to tackle the blaze.
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Otley Primary School remains shut as investigation launched
Fire investigators are set to determine the cause of Monday's blaze at Otley Primary School, which saw eight fire crews respond to the scene.
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Major emergency response as fire spreads through Otley school building
A significant fire and rescue operation is underway at Otley Primary School, where flames have spread from toilets to the roof of the building.
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Suffolk Fire Service names new deputy chief
Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service has appointed Henry Griffin, a 20-year veteran of the service, as its new Deputy Chief Fire Officer following a competitive selection process.
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Oil heater sparks house fire in Ipswich
Firefighters tackled a blaze at a house in Ellenbrook Green, Ipswich on Friday after an oil heater caught fire. All occupants escaped without injury.
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Suffolk fire crews attended nearly 3,000 false alarms last year
Suffolk's fire and rescue service was called to 2,907 false alarms in 2023-24, the highest number in 13 years. Seven in 10 calls were due to faulty equipment.
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Man, 75, cut free after lorry crash closes A1071 at Hintlesham in both directions
Firefighters had to cut a 75-year-old man free from his lorry after a crash between two HGVs near Hintlesham Fisheries on Tuesday morning.
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Suffolk emergency services launch Halloween and Bonfire Night safety campaign
Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service and Trading Standards have joined forces to promote safety during upcoming Halloween and Bonfire Night celebrations, encouraging residents to attend organised displays rather than host private fireworks events.
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Multi-vehicle crash causing major delays on A12 between Capel St Mary and East Bergholt
Emergency services are dealing with a multi-vehicle crash involving an overturned lorry on the A12 northbound between Capel St Mary and East Bergholt, with motorists facing significant delays.
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Suffolk firefighters responding faster to serious fires than a year ago, but still slower than a decade ago
New data shows that Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service has cut its average response time to primary fires by 33 seconds over the past year. However, response times remain slower than a decade ago.
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Community awaits police update following rescue operation at Ipswich waterfront
Residents are waiting for news after emergency services conducted a lengthy rescue operation at the town's waterfront on Wednesday.
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Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service honours local heroes at annual awards
Firefighters, staff, and volunteers celebrated for their service and bravery at Trinity Park Showground ceremony.