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Fireworks
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30 October 2025

Over £25,000 worth of fireworks have been seized in a series of operations targeting businesses suspected of selling fireworks irresponsibly.

firework
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27 October 2025

As Bonfire Night draws near, West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) is reminding residents across the region to celebrate safely and responsibly. 

  • Read more about House Fire - Wakefield Area

Firefighters from Wakefield, Ossett and Normanton Fire Stations responded to a report of a bedroom fire on the second floor of a three-storey domestic property.  Firefighters used 2 breathing apparatus and 1hose reel to extinguish the fire.  Smoke detection was fitted and actuated.  

justice
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16 October 2025

A limited company have been handed a significantly large fine, following a successful prosecution by West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS).

  • Read more about Flat fire - Leeds area

Fire on balcony of flat on 5th floor. 2 breathing apparatus and 1 jet used. Ambulance requested for 1 male casualty aged approx. 63 years suffering smoke inhalation. 

Incident now closed.

  • Read more about Building fire - Bradford area

Building approx. 10m x 10m. Office and garage area 100% involved. 1 large jet, 2 hose reels, 4 breathing apparatus used.

Appliances from Odsal, Bradford x 2 and aerial from Huddersfield attended.

Award nominees
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09 October 2025

  • Read more about RTC small vehicle - Leeds area

Single vehicle road traffic collision with 1 casualty involved. Casualty was extricated from vehicle by fire crews and handed to Yorkshire Ambulance Service

RTC extrication
News
02 October 2025

West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service have teamed up with partners including West Yorkshire Police and Calderdale College to deliver impactful safety education to the next generation in Calderdale

  • Read more about Animal Rescue

Crews attended a swan stuck in undergrowth on a rail embankment - Crews effected rescue of the swan by cutting metal fence to access rail line. Swan was taken to vet by fire service personnel. RSPCA made aware of incident.

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