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A blowtorch being used for roofing works is believed to be the cause of a fire
A passer-by ran into a house to help two residents from a fire and became trapped
Firefighters rescued nine people using fire escape hoods
IncidentsFour fire engines and around 25 firefighters were at the scene
A pile of textiles which ignited is believed to have caused a fire in a launderette
Firefighters are praising the quick reactions of a resident when a fire broke out at a maisonette
IncidentsAn employee discovered the fire and left the building with two customers before the Brigade arrived.
The fire is believed to have been caused by cooking oil overheating
Incidents