Wallingford News Archive

Fire at the Grotto

Pictures, taken from a drone, show the damage caused by a huge fire at The Grotto in Lower Basildon, in the early hours of Saturday 6 March more...

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Bedroom Fire in Millers Close

Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus leave the house in Millers Close after quickly extinguishing the fire which was located in the front bedroom. A smoke extraction fan can be seen by the front door. After 3 hours on site the fire service leafleted the other residents of Millers Close to remind them that everyone should have a working smoke detector installed on each floor – as indeed the affected house already had. more...

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Fire at the Swan Hotel

On Friday 8 May at 4.15pm emergency fire-fighting forces were called to the Swan at Streatley when fire broke out in the plant room. more...

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Wallingford fire station danger

Wallingford’s fire station is at risk of closing because retirements and a lack of new recruits have left it short‑staffed. To tackle the problem, local firefighters will distribute inquiry cards to encourage more people to join as part‑time crew. more...

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