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cambsfrs

  1. Firefighters tackled boat fire at Freedom Bridge, Wisbech at 2pm. They moved propane cylinders & put fire out. Cause was accidental.
  2. Take care if you smoke and you're out and about. In hot dry weather your cigarette butt could easily start a fire. Put it out. Right out.
  3. 3 people rescued from a Wisbech shop by firefighters. Not a good idea to trespass, or to climb up things that you can't get down from.
  4. Have you had any near misses with BBQs? What's your best advice for others to avoid firefighters gatecrashing your BBQ?
  5. It's BBQ time! But undercooked sausages and your dad's 'comedy' apron aren't the only things to worry about: bit.ly/aXN95n
  6. Firefighters give road safety advice at car club event - what advice would you give other drivers? (keep it friendly!) bit.ly/L62GYd
  7. If you're in the Huntingdon area today our crew will be at the Fiesta in the Park at Huntingdon Racecourse with lots of road safety advice
  8. MT @PInvestigate "I've set a monthly alert on my iPhone for last Sunday of the month at 6pm" Great idea, weekly is even better though :)
  9. How do you remind yourself to test your smoke alarms regularly? Let us know and we'll RT the best suggestions!
  10. We can't provide sandbags, pump small amounts of water from houses or help build an ark - here's our flood advice: bit.ly/Ith37S
  11. Roof fire in Cambridge after light fitting sets fire to combustible items in loft - be careful where you store things! bit.ly/I10SKA
  12. It's #TestItTuesday - when was the last time you tested your smoke alarm? How do you know it will work if there's a fire? Please RT
  13. Chip pan fire severely damages kitchen in Peterborough. Here's what you should and shouldn't do with a chip pan fire: bit.ly/HVlzsb
  14. @dale_archer Thanks Dale, we're sure it was much appreciated!
  15. Elderly woman's body found following flat fire in Peterborough - fire investigation to be carried out today bit.ly/Ixoo1J
  16. Wheat bag used for pain relief overheated in microwave and starts fire in a wheelie bin in Ramsey: bit.ly/IPgZgB