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The Harrow Court fire occurred in a tower block on 2 February 2005 in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, England. Three people were killed, two of them firefighters, when a fire developed and spread from the 14th floor. [ 1 ]
The service is led by Chief Fire Officer Alex Woodman, who was appointed in Sept 2021 In December 2005, the service dealt with what is thought to be the largest fire since World War II following an explosion at the Buncefield oil depot near Hemel Hempstead. The incident saw a large scale national response involving many UK fire services.
A 26-year-old who lives in Stevenage is charged with arson with intent to endanger life.
Town and borough in England Stevenage Town and borough The old town centre The new town centre with the clock tower fountain and Franta Belsky Joyride statue Borough council coat of arms Motto: "The heart of a town lies in its people" Stevenage shown within Hertfordshire Coordinates: 51°54′06″N 00°12′07″W / 51.90167°N 0.20194°W / 51.90167; -0.20194 Sovereign state ...
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Crews from across Essex help bring the fire in Burnham-on-Crouch under control overnight. ... Brian Farmer - BBC News, Essex. January 25, 2025 at 8:59 AM.
Another fire in 1174 damaged the choir, leading to the rebuilding of the east end of the cathedral. An earthquake damaged the cathedral in 1382. An 1872 fire destroyed the roof of the Trinity Chapel. [80] Fires sustained during World War II bombings were quickly extinguished. [81] Chichester Cathedral – An 1187 fire destroyed the cathedral ...
A fire had engulfed the tailor's shop at Oakwood Hospital in Maidstone. The fire was successfully extinguished, but without warning, an adjacent 115-foot (35 m) tower collapsed on those performing dampening down operations. Many people were trapped under the rubble and three firemen and three hospital staff were killed. [42] [43] Billy Faust: 36