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Public meeting on Hamilton fire station appliance plans
The station's second appliance will be either withdrawn permanently or restored on a dayshift basis under current Scottish Fire and Rescue service proposals Public meetings are taking place this week about proposals for the future of the second appliance at Hamilton fire station, two years after it was first temporarily withdrawn – as part of changes potentially affecting four locations across Lanarkshire. Options set out in a nationwide review by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) propose either the permanent removal of Hamilton's second engine; or restoring it on a dayshift basis while adding a nucleus crew at Lesmahagow and an additional dayshift engine at Bellshill. Both sets of proposals would involve switching Cumbernauld's current second appliance to dayshift-only staffing of 8am to 6pm on weekdays, with on-call firefighters covering evenings and weekends; with the reduction allowing for urgent repairs to the station's RAAC-affected roof. SFRS's consultation website outlines that the options package including withdrawing Hamilton's second engine would save approximately £1.3 million per year and see 14 staff transfer to roles including fire prevention; while the set of proposals reintroducing the appliance on a dayshift pattern would save £503,000 annually and result in 'improvement in on-call resilience across South Lanarkshire'. Both would 'match resources to operational demand in the area during the busiest times' and are described as resolving the RAAC issue in Cumbernauld, avoiding 'around £5m property investment'. The consultation information notes that either change would result in an 'increase in second appliance response times in [the] Hamilton area', respectively at all times or during the on-call period; with a similar impact in the Cumbernauld area outside dayshift hours. Deputy Assistant Chief Officer Ian McMeekin, who is head of service delivery in the SFRS west area, said: 'Our resources across North and South Lanarkshire need to be rebalanced to meet today's risks and demand. 'We've spent years developing our knowledge of community risk across Scotland and our modelling shows that the areas around Hamilton and Bellshill would benefit from a redistribution of where our resources are based. 'The introduction of a dayshift model for the second appliances at Cumbernauld, Hamilton and Bellshill also ensures we have additional staff in place during daytime hours to conduct community safety activities, such as home safety visits, hydrant inspections and care home visits. 'This option would also help ensure we have the necessary cover in place across the M74 corridor and a network of stations in South Lanarkshire during daytime hours when on-call availability can be challenging.' He added: 'Cumbernauld fire station is also affected by reinforced autoclave aerated concrete (RAAC), which requires urgent action. It is not possible to repair the station with its current occupancy of two wholetime fire appliances, and it is not possible to rebuild the station on another site. 'Operationally, Cumbernauld also aligns more with other stations which have less appliances. Changing the one of the appliances at Cumbernauld to a dayshift system would ensure we continue to match resources to risk and demand while repairing the RAAC roof.' The Hamilton public meeting takes place at Hillhouse & Earnock community centre on Tuesday, August 5, from 6-8pm; with a similar event taking place at Greenfaulds community facility in Cumbernauld at the same time the following day. Both will include a presentation, followed by attendees discussing and feeding back their views in small groups, and then a question and answer session. Places must be booked in advance by emailing Additional informal drop-in sessions will be held at The Fountain in Lesmahagow on August 7 and Bellshill Cultural Centre on August 13, each from 3-7pm and with no need to book. DACO McMeekin is encouraging 'as many people as possible to take part in the consultation process and attend the public meetings', saying: 'We have an opportunity for the first time since our national service was formed in 2013 to review how we provide our emergency service and build a modern fire and rescue service that is fit for purpose.' Hamilton's second appliance was temporarily withdrawn amid budget cuts affecting 10 stations nearly two years ago, with the number of firefighters based at the station reducing from 45 to 30 but with SFRS emphasising that the station has always remained staffed at all times and adding of the current proposals: 'There is no option to change Hamilton's appliance from 24/7 cover.' The public consultation runs until September 16, with final decisions on service delivery then due to be made by fire service board members in December.
Daily Record
19-07-2025
- Automotive
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Terrified locals watch on as flames rip through three vehicles on Scots street
"The fire is being treated as wilful and enquiries are ongoing." Shocked East Lothian residents watched on as three vehicles went up in flames on Friday night. The blaze broke out in the early hours of Saturday July 19 on Caponhall Road in Tranent, with dramatic scenes as the fire ripped through one vehicle. Images taken from the scene show smoke billowing into the sky as huge orange flames burst from the motor, reports Edinburgh Live. Police Scotland and the Scottish Fire and Rescue were in attendance as it spread to another car and van parked nearby. The incident is being treated as wilful and inquiries are ongoing, however police confirmed there were no injuries. A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Around 12.05am on Saturday, 19 July, 2025, officers were called to a report of a car on fire on Caponhall Road, Tranent. 'The fire had spread to two other cars and was extinguished by Scottish Fire and Rescue Service. 'There were no injuries. The fire is being treated as wilful and enquiries are ongoing.' A Scottish Fire and Rescue spokesperson said: "We received a call at 11.44pm on July 18 to a vehicle alight on Copenhall Road, Tranent. "During one of the repeat calls, we were informed it had spread to two cars and in total there were two cars and one van on fire. "We extinguished the fire and we sent one appliance to the scene. We left at 12.58am." Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'.
STV News
12-07-2025
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Fire-damaged tenement collapses in Glasgow with homes evacuated
A fire-damaged tenement has collapsed in Glasgow with nearby homes evacuated by the firefighters. The building on the corner of Kenmure Street and Albert Drive was gutted by a fire on April 1, 2020, in the early days of the Covid lockdown. Residents have long complained that it was dangerous and had to be demolished. Just after midnight on Friday, one side of the tenement collapsed, spraying dust and debris over the street. Emergency services were called with eight Scottish Fire and Rescue Appliances sent to the scene. Nearby flats were evacuated as firefighters worked to make the area safe. There have been no reported injuries. Tom Urie, who lives on Kenmure Street, was walking by when the building collapsed. 'I had just parked the car and was walking round the corner, when I noticed weird noises coming from the building,' he told STV News. Mr Urie said it sounded like 'fireworks or hail' or people throwing things. 'It got louder and so I made my way across the street,' he said. 'Then the whole side of the building collapsed, filling the whole street with dust. 'It all happened in seconds.' After the tenement was damaged by fire, it was cordoned off and has remained derelict. 'Residents have long complained that it was dangerous,' Mr Urie told STV News. 'But it means something will be done now, it's been an eyesore.' On the opposite side of Albert Drive, another corner tenement was gutted by fire and collapsed in 2019. The 'beautiful old Victorian' tenement had stood for nearly 150 years. Due to the collapse, roads around the area have been shut while assessments are carried out: Kenmure Street at Maxwell Road Kenmure Street at Leslie Street Albert Drive at Keir Street Albert Drive at Glenapp Street A Scottish Fire and Rescue spokesperson said: 'We were alerted at 12.09am on Saturday, July 12, to reports of a collapsed derelict building on Kenmure Street, Glasgow. 'Operations control mobilised eight appliances to the scene and a number of nearby residents have been evacuated as firefighters work to make the area safe. 'There are no reported casualties.' Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
Yahoo
29-06-2025
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Urgent search launched for missing Scottish teen who vanished while paddle boarding
A search has been launched for a missing man who disappeared while paddle boarding in Loch Ore. Emergency services were called to the country park in Lochgelly at around 5.25pm on Saturday, after receiving reports of concern for a 15-year-old male. Police Scotland, the Scottish Fire and Rescue Services, the Scottish Ambulance Services and HM Coastguard were in attendance to carry out extensive searches, reports the Daily Record. READ MORE: Edinburgh police swoop on residential street as 'emergency incident' unfolds READ MORE: Popular East Lothian cafe to close due to 'rising costs and challenging demands' Enquiries are ongoing and the force have asked people to avoid the area if possible. Images and photos from the scene, show rescuers arriving on the scene with a lifeboat before carrying out searches on the water. Sign up for Edinburgh Live newsletters for more headlines straight to your inbox A rescue helicopter was also seen in the sky above the loch assisting the search. A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Around 5.25pm on Saturday, 28 June, 2025 we were called to Loch Ore Meadows, Lochgelly after receiving a report of concern for a male who had been paddle boarding. Join Edinburgh Live's Whatsapp Community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages. "Emergency services, including the Coastguard, are in attendance and extensive searches are being carried out. "Enquiries are ongoing and we would ask people to please avoid the area if possible."
Daily Record
21-06-2025
- Daily Record
Footage shows three vans burst into fireball after attack outside Glasgow supermarket
Police and fire crews were called to Pollokshields shortly after midnight on Saturday. Shocking footage captured the moment three vans burst into flames in a firebomb attack outside a supermarket in Glasgow. The parked vehicles were targeted outside Strawberry Garden - a grocers and cash and carry - just after midnight on Saturday. The motors exploded into a fireball on Forth Street in the Pollokshields area, causing a huge plume of black smoke. Cops have launched probe into the deliberate blaze. a blaze probe into the incident described by one local as "deliberate and malicious". One video taken by an eyewitness shows the intensity of the inferno as the vehicles are engulfed. Huge flames can be seen bursting out of the vans as black smoke billows out from above. Three Scottish Fire and Rescue crews were scrambled to the scene at 12.08am with crews working for two hours to extinguish the fire. Police locked down the scene as shocked locals and shop workers began to gather near the cordon. One witness who was working at a nearby business said: "It was crazy there were police everywhere. Three vans were on fire outside Strawberry Garden. I couldn't get out to see my car for a while so I didn't know if it was on fire or not. "I had parked further down Forth Street earlier. Luckily it was far enough away from the blaze. "By the time I finished at 2am I was allowed to leave by police." Pictures taken at the scene today show how all three motors were left a burnt out shell. One motor was so badly torched that only the bottom half and wheels remained intact. Another van had completely melted into the road. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Detectives returned to behind the cordon to assess the damage. A recovery vehicle was also at the scene ready to remove the charred remains from the scene. Police say they are treating the fire as suspicious. A Police Scotland spokesperson said: 'Around 12.05am on Saturday, 21 June, 2025, police received a report of three vehicles on fire in the Forth Street area of Glasgow. "The fires were extinguished by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service and no injuries were reported. The incident is being treated as suspicious and enquiries are ongoing.' A spokesperson for the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said: "Around 12.08am Scottish Fire and Rescue Service were called to a report of three vehicles on fire on Forth Street, Glasgow. "We mobilised three appliances to the scene. There were no reports of injuries. "Crews left at 2.09am."
