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BBC News
08-07-2025
- BBC News
Matlock building fire blamed on tree cuttings being lit
The deliberate burning of tree cuttings was the likely cause of a fire at a derelict building in Derbyshire, a joint police and fire investigation has services were called to the blaze at a former quarry site in Dale Road, Matlock, at 17:07 BST on Fire and Rescue Service said nearby tree cuttings were set alight and flames then spread to the empty fire crews, two water carriers and an aerial ladder platform were sent to the scene at the height of the blaze, the fire service added.
BBC News
03-07-2025
- BBC News
Fire-hit building in Matlock unsafe for investigation work
A derelict fire-hit building in Derbyshire has been left unsafe for investigations into the cause to Fire and Rescue Service said crews from Matlock, Crich, Alfreton, Clay Cross and Wirksworth were called to Lumsdale Road, Matlock, at 17:20 BST on were advised to keep windows and doors closed while the blaze was dealt with but as darkness fell crews were forced to leave the scene at about 22: fire was fully out by about 11:30 on Wednesday but the brigade said the "unsafe condition" of the building has prevented any investigators from beginning a probe into the cause.
BBC News
01-07-2025
- General
- BBC News
Crews tackle fire at derelict building in Matlock
Firefighters are tackling a blaze at a derelict building in Fire and Rescue Service said crews were called to Lumsdale Road, Matlock, at 17:20 BST on are advised to keep windows and doors closed while the blaze is dealt Road is not accessible, the fire service added.
BBC News
19-06-2025
- BBC News
Investigation to take place after Normanton house fire
An investigation is due to start into the cause of a house fire in crews were called to a fire in a semi-detached house in Fairfax Road, Normanton, at 16:43 BST on fire crews from Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire were sent to the Fire and Rescue Service said everyone in the property was accounted for and an investigation would start "in due course". Crews left the scene at 22:40 but returned on Thursday morning after reports of smoke coming from the property. Firefighters remained in Fairfax Road damping down the scene, a spokesperson said. A number of homes were evacuated "as a precautionary measure" while firefighting operations took place, a Derbyshire Police spokesperson said on Wednesday. Fairfax Road, part of Lower Dale Road at the junction of Almond Street, and St Chads Road to Stone Hill Road were shut while the fire was dealt with.
BBC News
10-06-2025
- General
- BBC News
Man injured in suspected gas explosion at house
Update: Date: 21:30 BST Title: Where did the explosion happen? Content: Chris DoidgeBBC News, Derby Eden Street is in the Alvaston suburb of Derby, just a short distance from the district centre. The street backs on to a Lidl supermarket, from where shoppers reported hearing the explosion. The incident's just a kilometre from Rolls-Royce's Raynesway site, home to its submarines division. Police say London Road, also known as the A6, is closed which is the main road from Alvaston into the centre of Derby. Update: Date: 21:24 BST Title: Gas company Cadent at scene of blast Content: Elise ChamberlainBBC East Midlands Today A spokesperson for gas company Cadent said it was called to the scene by the fire service at about 19:40. They told the BBC: "We were there within half an hour but, as of yet, haven't been able to get access to the property because the fire service are still dealing with the fire. "We have no indication of what has caused this yet, but are assisting the fire service and once we can access the property, will do what we need to to make it safe." Update: Date: 21:18 BST Title: Fire crews at the scene Content: Laura HammondBBC News, East Midlands Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service says it has four appliances, a command unit and supporting officers at the scene. Calls regarding the suspected explosion were received at 19:24 BST, it added. Update: Date: 21:14 BST Title: 'It shook the whole house' Content: Alex ThorpBBC News, East Midlands Nancy Lehigh lives in Eden Street and said the emergency services had told residents to stay indoors. She said: "It shook the whole house. The whole street was out in seconds. It was a massive boom." Update: Date: 21:07 BST Title: Cordon now being expanded Content: Isaac AsheBBC News, East Midlands The cordon is being expanded and crowds have been moved back from the entrance to Eden Street. Police are liaising with people who are concerned for family members within the cordon. Update: Date: 21:05 BST Title: Road closures also in place Content: Laura HammondBBC News, East Midlands Eden Street, London Road and Shardlow Road are all currently closed, according to Derbyshire Police. People have been urged to avoid the area. Update: Date: 21:04 BST Title: Large cordon put in place Content: Isaac AsheBBC News, East Midlands The A6 through Alvaston is blocked both ways just off the roundabout at Raynesway, mainly by the sheer volume of emergency service vehicles. We've got fire trucks, ambulances, command units and incident response vehicles, squad cars and unmarked police cars, all parked up with blue lights. And there's a lot of members of the public stood around the precinct area at the entrance to Eden street. The side street itself is a firm no-go for anyone though as emergency services work at the scene. Update: Date: 21:01 BST Title: One man injured in gas explosion, police say Content: Laura HammondBBC News, East Midlands Derbyshire Police have confirmed that emergency services were called to a suspected gas explosion at a property in Eden Street at 19:24 BST. One man has been taken to hospital, the extent of his injuries is not yet known. Update: Date: 21:01 BST Title: Welcome to our live updates Content: Laura HammondBBC News, East Midlands Thank you for joining us for our live coverage of a suspected gas explosion at a house in Alvaston, Derby. We'll bring you all the latest as our reporters receive it.
