UK fire safety3 hrs agoResidents told to leave flats over fire concernsThe Essex fire service says it would be "highly irresponsible" not to prohibit use of the building.3 hrs agoEssex6 days agoPub licence at risk over alleged fire safety failingsThe Red Dog in High Halstow has failed to meet safety standards, a fire service said.6 days agoKent16 Apr 2025How to make caravans safe as fire officials offer adviceFire safety officers have been issuing advice following a fatal fire on the Lincolnshire coast.16 Apr 2025England8 Apr 2025Fire chief says service has high number of callsChief fire officer, Paul Brown, says service responds to about 1,300 calls a year.8 Apr 2025Jersey25 Mar 2025Ministers making 'painfully slow' cladding progressThe Scottish government has been criticised by opposition MSPs after it announced a "renewed" action plan.25 Mar 2025Scotland Politics21 Mar 2025Cladding removal plan not ambitious enough, say MPsA committee casts doubt on whether the target of resolving the building safety crisis by 2029 will be met. 21 Mar 2025Politics14 Mar 2025Man guilty of starting fire in tower block stairwayMultiple people were injured in the blaze, which was started in one of the block's stairwells.14 Mar 2025Bristol7 Mar 2025Unsafe steel in flats 'could have led to disaster'Residents were told to leave the flats in Southampton's Ocean Village following a safety inspection.7 Mar 2025Hampshire & Isle of Wight28 Feb 2025Flat owner hit with £65,000 cladding bill as block too short for fundingFunding to protect flats from fire does not apply to buildings under 11m (36ft) or five storeys high.28 Feb 2025Business...