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Leicestershire Fire Control retweeted
🚒Large Fire at Freeman's Common, Islington Street Leicester. Crews are in attendance and dealing.
Please keep doors and windows closed and stay clear of the area.
Leicestershire Fire Control retweeted
Please be aware of the dangers associated with frozen ponds and lakes, at this time of year. Never go on the ice!
Leicestershire Fire Control retweeted
** Traffic Update ** | 07:10 | Baxter Gate and High street, Loughborough are currently closed at the junction of Pinfold Gate and Woodgate due to a fire. Please find alternative routes and updates will follow. Many thanks.
Leicestershire Fire Control retweeted
Yesterday morning our crews were called to Birstall to find a kitten trapped between two walls. They rescued the nameless kitten and it and was sent to a local vet for care. If you find an animal in distress, always contact the appropriate animal welfare organisation.
Leicestershire Fire Control retweeted
Today kicks off Mental Health Awareness Week 💜
With this year's theme Community, we're reminding you of our Living Well Groups that ensure no retired member of our fire family feels like they have nowhere to go.
Find out more and where your nearest is: ow.ly/eJbA50VOi1W
Leicestershire Fire Control retweeted
This week is #DeafAwarenessWeek. Here are some communication tips to help you #BeDeafAware.
It's important to ask the person you’re communicating with what their preferences are and if they have tips they find helpful.
For more advice, visit rnid.org.uk/information-and-…
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ALT An illustration of 2 people sat on a sofa. They are looking directly at each other. Text reads 'Face to face. Make sure you are facing the person you are talking to. This will make it easier for people to lip-read.'
ALT An illustration of two people talking to each other. Text reads 'Speak clearly. Avoid shouting, or speaking too fast or unnecessarily slow.'
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Leicestershire Fire Control retweeted
We are currently in attendance of a fire at Desborough Airfield near Stoke Albany.
Six appliances and two water bowsers are at the scene and people living nearby are advised to close their doors and windows.
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Leicestershire Fire Control retweeted
⚠️Road closure
📌Saffron Lane, Leicester
ℹ️Road closed to all through traffic between Aylestone Rd & Knighton Lane East. @leicspolice @LFRSFireControl are on scene due to an unsafe building.
@Leicester_News @LeicsCountyHall @arrivamidlandsE @FirstLeicester
Leicestershire Fire Control retweeted
There are warnings of ice in place for today and tomorrow.
If you are heading out and about, here are some simple steps you can take to keep you safe.
Check them out here 👉 bit.ly/3O6KP7A
Leicestershire Fire Control retweeted
Putting up the Christmas tree this weekend? 🎄
✨ Check fairy lights are in good working order and replace any bulbs that blow
✨ Switch off fairy lights and unplug them before you go to bed or leave the house
➡️ orlo.uk/q5SwQ
#CelebrateSafely #FireKills
Leicestershire Fire Control retweeted
This week is all about you. You are the heartbeat of every service, and your hard work does not go unnoticed. You are seen. You are appreciated, thank you for all you do!
#ControlRoomWeek #HeadsetHero #InternationalControlRoomWeek
Leicestershire Fire Control retweeted
It is finally here...welcome to Dyslexia Awareness Week 2024! #DAW24 #DyslexiaAwarenessMonth #Dyslexia
Leicestershire Fire Control retweeted
What does a FLOOD ➕ ROAD CLOSED sign mean ❓
‼️The road is shut ‼️
@tinaonions
@dharford79
@rothleyweather
Person rescued from vehicle in flood water - Syston Road, Rothley. Please do not drive into flood water, especially if there are signs in place which state "Road Closed"
Incidents | Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service (leics-fire.gov.uk)
Leicestershire Fire Control retweeted
Stay alert:
➡️Don’t drive through flood water
➡️ Keep up-to-date with road and rail through @EastMidRailway and @ATCLeicester
➡️ Or, by tuning into your local radio station
➡️ Sign up for flood alerts: gov.uk/sign-up-for-flood-war…
Leicestershire Fire Control retweeted
Do not drive through flood water! ⚠️
There’s more rain on the way and water levels are rising. We are currently experiencing a high number of calls to rescue cars from flood water!
Please do not attempt to drive through flood water, instead find an alternative route🚗
Leicestershire Fire Control retweeted
Heavy rain and thunderstorms continue across much of England today 🌧️
This means there is an increased risk of surface water #flooding. It can happen very quickly so it's important you know how to prepare.
Sign up for alerts: gov.uk/check-flooding
Leicestershire Fire Control retweeted
✈️Roads near @EMA_Airport may be busy this weekend due to Convoy in the Park @DoningtonParkUK.
🚗Allow extra time for your journeys due to our new emergency area work on the M1 from junctions 23a to 25.
ow.ly/R3GP50SJ50K
Leicestershire Fire Control retweeted
❌ When a mate crosses the line, #HaveTheConversation and help make Leicestershire a safer place for women.
➡️ orlo.uk/yn3nY
