Firefighters dealt with a flat fire in Newcastle overnight, rescuing five people from the 13th floor FIVE people have been rescued from a fire in a block of flats overnight. Crews from Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service attended the scene of the blaze, in Elswick, Newcastle. Firefighters used an aerial ladder platform to access a flat on the 13th floor of the building and were able to get five people to safety. A brigade spokesperson said: Overnight, our White Watch crews from Newcastle, Byker and an aerial ladder platform from Marley Park have dealt with a fire in a high rise property in Elswick. Five people were rescued from a flat on the 13th floor.
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Retiring from the Fire Service has not stopped Bruce Reid making plans to give Christmas Dinners to those that may need them.
Bruce was previously stationed at Harrogate Fire Station and led the way for White Watch to offer a Christmas Dinner to anyone that would like it. Things are a little different this year and a delivery service is being arranged, with just a limited number eating-in.
When it was run from the Harrogate Fire Station, they were overwhelmed with donations of food, and they already have plenty of donations.
The Knaresborough Cricket Club is also providing use of their kitchens and facilities.