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Reports of a large grass fire near to the Plough Inn, Pelton came into the control room at approximately 3.30pm this afternoon (Wednesday, August 10). Currently, four crews...

County Durham parents are being urged to highlight the dangers of setting deliberate fires after new figures show an increase in incidents. According to official data from County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service (CDDFRS) crews attended 895 suspected deliberate fires, with almost a third of the total incidents service wide in Peterlee, Easington and Seaham between April 2021 and March 2022. That is an increase of 37% compared to the previous year.

Robbie Franklin, 22, is lucky to be alive after a road traffic collision in May this year left him with extensive injuries, including broken legs, broken fingers, and a head injury. Robbie, who is now on the road to recovery, contacted the fire crews who rescued him and asked if he could visit Spennymoor Fire Station to meet the firefighters who helped to saved his life.

CDDFRS warns that fires could ignite and spread easily across open grass land in hot temperatures.  The weather warning, issued by the Met Office is for temperatures in excess of 28 degrees on Sunday and into next week. The service would like to ask the public to think twice before doing anything which involves a naked flame.

Together with Durham County Council we are joining forces to crack down on fly tipping within the County. Originally, a brilliant idea from Watch manager Scott Hudson, firefighter...

Firefighters worked tirelessly throughout the night to bring a large fire under control in an industrial yard in the Albert Hill area of Darlington.

A brand new, purpose built Fire Station in the heart of the Darlington has been officially opened today. County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service (CDDFRS) and Northeast Ambulance Service (NEAS) are co-located at the station, which is situated on St. Cuthbert’s Way in the town.

The number of house fires in County Durham and Darlington have continued a downward trend, falling 5% from last year’s figures.

We have joined forces with Durham Constabulary, Darlington Borough Council and others to help raise awareness of the dangers of water and promote water safety. More than 400 people...

Residents are in safe hands as County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service’s (CDDFRS) trainee firefighters, have just passed their Operational Firefighter Apprenticeship – with three of...