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Charge your phone under your pillow or leave your tumble dryer running overnight?Firefighters are warning people to think again this Electrical Fire Safety Week (February 2 to...

Firefighters have warned that every second is crucial if a fire breaks out in your home as they urge residents to check how safe their property is in...

“Distraction in the kitchen can lead to devastation.”That’s the message from firefighters at County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service (CDDFRS) as new figures show more...

A County Durham firefighter is set to walk, run and cycle more than a thousand miles to raise funds for a little boy battling a rare form of...

Firefighters helped to put smiles on the faces of children in hospital this Christmas when they paid a surprise visit.Crews from County Durham and Darlington Fire and...

Firefighters brought Christmas magic to families across County Durham and Darlington with their annual Santa on Tour fundraiser.Santa joined crews from County Durham and Darlington Fire and...

Pictured: Group Manager Jon Singleton. Firefighters are urging people to make sure that fire safety is at the top of their Christmas list, so that this festive season...

A student accommodation operator has been fined more than £22,000 after serious fire safety breaches were found at student homes in Durham city.Elvet Residences Limited (formerly Three...

Station Manager Kevin Bell holding fireworks. Firefighters are warning residents to make sure they know where their fireworks have come from this Bonfire Night.Country Durham and Darlington...

“Keep your loved ones safe this Bonfire Night. Attend an organised firework display and avoid building bonfires.”That’s the message from firefighters at County Durham and Darlington Fire...