Harbour Street blocked as emergency services attend house fire
A road has been blocked off by emergency services attending a house fire in Lerwick. Police Scotland and Scottish Fire and rescue are at the…
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House fire in Lerwick
Emergency services have attended a fire in Lerwick this afternoon, with two people needing medical attention. Scottish Fire and Rescue said three appliances and two…
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‘A ticking time bomb’ – concerns about groups of tourists cycling
Large groups of tourists cycling on Shetland’s roads are “a ticking time bomb”, one councillor has claimed. There have been numerous concerns raised about cruise…
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WATCH: Family fun at fire station open day
Scores of families joined firefighters for a fun day out.
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Crew only training, fire service says
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) has said drivers are carrying out training this afternoon (Monday). A number of fire engines were spotted in…
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Fire crews called to Lerwick house fire
One person was taken to hospital with suspected smoke inhalation following a fire reported at a house off of Ladies Drive, Lerwick. Fire crews were…
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Sandwick: Crash attended by emergency services
Two vehicles have crashed on the A970 near Sandwick this afternoon (Tuesday). Police and Scottish Fire and Rescue Service attended the collision. A fire crew…
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Lerwick firefighters given medals for years of service
Eleven firefighters from Lerwick Fire Station have been presented with platinum jubilee medals to mark more than five years of service to the fire brigade….
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Isles record ‘significant increase’ in accidental fires in the home
Shetland has seen a “significant increase” in accidental fires in the home over the last year, a report has warned. Members of the community safety…
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UPDATED: Emergency incident over after helicopter lands safely
A Bristow helicopter landed safely at Sumburgh Airport after declaring an emergency early on Tuesday morning. Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) said that fire…
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Brae firefighters self-isolating after coronavirus case
Firefighters from the Brae fire station are having to self-isolate after one member tested positive for Covid. Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) has not…
READ FULL STORYFalse alarm following reports of fire in Wester Skeld
A report of a fire in a house in Wester Skeld turned out to be a false alarm. Two fire appliances from Lerwick were called…
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UPDATED: Driver dies in Yell road accident
A man has died after a road accident in Yell on Friday afternoon.
READ FULL STORYUPDATED: Emergency services called to small boat fire in Lerwick
Three fire crews are on their way to the scene of a reported boat fire in Lerwick.
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