Fire

South Tyneside has seen a rise in deliberate fires since the start of March 2025.

More than 200 deliberate fires have been started in South Tyneside

A dramatic video captures the moment a plane came in low and hit a chimney before crashing at an Isle of Wight holiday park.

Watch: Plane crashes into holiday park - metres away from family

Man tries to start fire at Asda petrol station.

Watch: Man tries to start fire at Asda petrol station

Firefighters were called to Cleadon Hills to extinguish a grass fire on Monday evening (April 7).

Fire crews called out to the Cleadon Hills to tackle a grass fire

The Ninja Woodfire brings convenience to grilling

Ninja Woodfire BBQ: why this electric grill is my guilty pleasure

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Heathrow fire: your rights and refund options after cancellations

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Heathrow fire: how to claim a refund or compensation for flight delays

A fire in a transformer in Nestles Avenue, Hayes, west London, which means Heathrow will be closed all day on Friday, March 21

Heathrow fire: How to share your travel story

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Heathrow fire: your rights and refund options after cancellations

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Heathrow fire: your rights and refund options after cancellations

An investigation is underway after a firefighter was attacked whilst working in Hebburn. Photo: Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service.

Fire crews called out to four beach fires in three-and-a-half hours

A carbon monoxide expert has urged Brits to watch out for signs of the ‘silent killer’ in their home.

Carbon monoxide poisoning: leave immediately if you spot these signs

Fire at property once owned by Jimmy Savile.

Watch: Blaze erupts at home once owned by Jimmy Savile

Watch: Woman hit by speeding Audi driver leaving her seriously injured

Watch the moment a stranded dog gets rescued from a cliff

Watch the moment a stranded dog gets rescued from a cliff

Dilovan Sindi.

Watch: Arsonist set fire to customers inside barber shop
Shocking footage shows the moment a man pours petrol inside a barber shop in an arson attack.
Neil Fatkin

Van goes up in flames as Spar convenience store evacuated

Watch as a van goes up in flames outside shop

Many celebrities have sadly lost their homes in the fires raging in Los Angeles. (Photo: Getty Images)

Watch: Full list of celebrities who have lost homes in LA fires

Brian Whitelock was given a whole life sentence for the murder of his neighbour Wendy Buckney.

Watch: Triple killer confesses to murdering his 71-year-old neighbour

Residents are rescued from fire.

Watch: Police run into burning building to rescue residents from blaze

Christmas as it looked in South Tyneside in December 1960.

Shields bike shop's £2,000 stock destroyed by fire: A 1960 memory

A pensioner was seriously injured in an arson attack in Upperthorpe, Sheffield.

Watch: Pensioner had to be rescued from fire in suspected arson attack

London Fire Brigade tackle a fire at a takeaway in Holloway.

Watch: Smoke rises from takeaway fire as 15 fire engines are deployed

The fireplace can sit in any room, giving off heat and setting a festive mood

This cosy portable fireplace costs less than £25 and warms up a room

The bedroom table on fire.

Watch: Police rush into smoke-filled burning flat to save man’s life

Firefighters tackling a huge fire at the former Dog Inn on Church Street, Preston

Watch: Flames pour from burning derelict pub as smoke billows into sky

EF100 survey results

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A recent survey revealed that 87.8% of franchisors who entered the Elite Franchise Top 100 Awards* said they do not have faith in the current government to do what’s best for small businesses.
Katie Hailes

The aftermath of the blaze at the Bristol Avenue tip

Video shows devastating tip blaze caused by a single e-bike battery

Emergency crews were called to a fire at the former Top Club, in South Shields, on Wednesday afternoon (October 30).

Investigation underway following a fire at the former Top Club

Kate Osborne in action in Parliament.

Kate Osborne lauds the impact of Employment Rights Bill

It is traditionally worn by men to secure the ghutrah - or keffiyeh - in place on the wearer's head.

Ad Feature New London collection makes traditional Arabic male accessory for all

Fire crews putting out Daniel's flaming Ford Ranger.

Watch: Dad’s new £29k truck explodes into huge fireball on motorway

Flames and smoke pour from roof of factory building.

Watch: Flames and smoke pour from roof of factory building

Police crawl into burning flat to rescue residents from fire.

Watch: Police crawl into burning flat to rescue residents from fire

Newcastle United full-back Tino Livramento.

NUFC star spotted at Quayside restaurant popular with Hollywood stars

Stacey Vint falls over trying to ram police with alight wheelie bin.

Watch: Woman falls over trying to ram police with alight wheelie bin

Sixty firefighters tackle blaze at kosher restaurant and flats.

Watch: 60 firefighters tackle blaze at kosher restaurant and flats

Drone footage shows devastating aftermath of moorland blaze in Yorkshire

Drone footage shows devastating aftermath of moorland blaze

Members of the public have pulled together to clean up Sunderland following riots in the city centre.

People in Sunderland unite to clean up following a night of riots

A car is toppled over and set alight during scenes of disorder in Sunderland this evening (FRI), which follows on from rioting in Hartlepool earlier this week after the Southport stabbing tragedy.

Jarrow MP slams far-right violence in Sunderland

Druridge Bay

Councils urge coastline revellers to keep the region’s beaches clean

Coun Karen Bruce claimed that a Pop Tart was to blame for a dramatic toaster fire that nearly torched her kitchen.

I put a Pop Tart in toaster - my kitchen almost went up in flames

Fire rages through crane on A road as smoke billows into air.

Watch: Fire rages through crane on A road as smoke billows into air

Fire rages through tourist boat as passengers jump into ocean.

Watch: Fire rages through tourist boat as passengers jump into ocean

Campervan explodes into fireball as firefighters tackle blaze.

Watch: Campervan explodes into fireball as firefighters tackle blaze

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Amazon selling bargain TV in incredible Prime Day sale deal

Jet2 passenger jets parked up on the runway at Leeds Bradford Airport.

Watch: 7 UK airports raise drop-off fees - how much does it cost?

Fire rages between two popular tourist destinations

Watch: Fire rages between two popular tourist destinations

A man has been arrested for allegedly throwing a glass bottle at a woman in a South Shields nightclub. It is reported that the incident happened after she pushed him away from her on the dance floor.

Appeal after six people were taken to hospital following a fire

Suspect ignites blaze in family home killing Akashdeep Singh, 26.

Watch: Suspect ignites blaze in family home killing 26-year-old man

Fires burn outside London shops as police race to extinguish blazes.

Watch: Fires burn outside shops as police race to extinguish blazes

Fire rages at a Huyton industrial estate as 10 fire engines tackle blaze.

Watch: Fire rages at industrial estate as 10 fire engines tackle blaze

The flames appear to be engulfing a Port of Tyne warehouse.

Port of Tyne reveal fresh guidance after blaze engulfed warehouse

Fire tears through 10th floor flat in east London tower block in North Woolwich

Watch: Fire blazes through entire floor of high rise flats

Fire crews on an aerial platform tackling the blaze on Wednesday, June 26.

Fire crews remain on site 24 hours on from major Port of Tyne blaze

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