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12/05/2014
Faulty Charger 'Probable' Cause Of Sheffield House Fire
South Yorkshire Police said the most probable cause of the Sheffield house fire which killed five people two weeks ago was a faulty charging device.
In the blaze in Wake Road, Nether Edge, Sheffield, three generations of the same family died, including two brothers, Adyan, aged nine and Amaan, aged seven joint to their nine-week-old sister Minahil Parwaiz Kayani.
An aunt of the children, Anum Parwaiz, 20 and their grandmother Shabina Begum, 53, were also killed.
Last week more than 2,000 people turned out for the victims's funeral in Sheffield's Masjid Mosque.
(CVS)
In the blaze in Wake Road, Nether Edge, Sheffield, three generations of the same family died, including two brothers, Adyan, aged nine and Amaan, aged seven joint to their nine-week-old sister Minahil Parwaiz Kayani.
An aunt of the children, Anum Parwaiz, 20 and their grandmother Shabina Begum, 53, were also killed.
Last week more than 2,000 people turned out for the victims's funeral in Sheffield's Masjid Mosque.
(CVS)
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08 May 2009
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Two Tyne and Wear firefighters are to be recognised for their bravery at a special ceremony today. Andrew Nelson and Allan Richardson will be presented with the Chief Fire Officer's Commendations for brave and meritorious conduct after saving a man's life. The men took part in a dramatic rescue in the early hours of 4 February.
Heroic Tyne Firemen Honoured
Two Tyne and Wear firefighters are to be recognised for their bravery at a special ceremony today. Andrew Nelson and Allan Richardson will be presented with the Chief Fire Officer's Commendations for brave and meritorious conduct after saving a man's life. The men took part in a dramatic rescue in the early hours of 4 February.
31 August 2006
Firefighters launch four-day strike
More than 1,000 firefighters across Merseyside have begun a four-day strike in protest over planned job cuts. Another four-day stoppage is scheduled to begin two hours after the first one ends.
Firefighters launch four-day strike
More than 1,000 firefighters across Merseyside have begun a four-day strike in protest over planned job cuts. Another four-day stoppage is scheduled to begin two hours after the first one ends.
20 June 2007
Sheffield nightclub fire 'may have been arson'
Police investigating the fire at the Gatecrasher One club in Sheffield have said that it may have been started deliberately. The fire broke out on Monday evening at the club in Arundel Street and caused the partial collapse of the venue. Several members of staff were inside the club at the time, but they all managed to escape unharmed.
Sheffield nightclub fire 'may have been arson'
Police investigating the fire at the Gatecrasher One club in Sheffield have said that it may have been started deliberately. The fire broke out on Monday evening at the club in Arundel Street and caused the partial collapse of the venue. Several members of staff were inside the club at the time, but they all managed to escape unharmed.
19 June 2007
Sheffield nightclub collapses in fire
The Gatecrasher One club in Sheffield has partially collapsed following a massive fire. Fire crews were called to the club in Arundel Street on Monday evening. Two people were inside the venue when the blaze broke out, but they managed to escape unharmed. There were no reports of any injuries.
Sheffield nightclub collapses in fire
The Gatecrasher One club in Sheffield has partially collapsed following a massive fire. Fire crews were called to the club in Arundel Street on Monday evening. Two people were inside the venue when the blaze broke out, but they managed to escape unharmed. There were no reports of any injuries.
07 January 2009
Woman And Two Teens In Court Over Blaze
A woman and two teenagers are due in court today charged with murder, following a fire in Sheffield which killed three men. Michelle Lamb, 35, of Sheffield and a 14-year-old boy have been charged with murder, attempted murder and wounding, while a 17-year-old boy has been accused of murder and attempted murder.
Woman And Two Teens In Court Over Blaze
A woman and two teenagers are due in court today charged with murder, following a fire in Sheffield which killed three men. Michelle Lamb, 35, of Sheffield and a 14-year-old boy have been charged with murder, attempted murder and wounding, while a 17-year-old boy has been accused of murder and attempted murder.
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