Incidents

Incident Details

Category: Local Emergency

Type: Major incident

Station(s): Ashby Fire and Rescue Station, Billesdon Fire and Rescue Station, Birstall Fire and Rescue Station, Castle Donington Fire and Rescue Station, Central Fire and Rescue Station, Coalville Fire and Rescue Station, Eastern Fire and Rescue Station, Hinckley Fire and R

Description

**Major incident declared across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland**

At 07:35 on Monday 06 January 2025, Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service (LFRS) declared a major incident in response to widespread flooding across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

Due to multiple incidents across Leicestershire and Rutland with the continuation of cold wet weather causing hazardous conditions across the County, we ask people to avoid non-essential travel, and to not attempt to drive through flood water.

Since this morning, LFRS Control has received over 200 calls, with crews attending incidents involving cars stuck in flood water, evacuating residents from flooded homes, and rising water. So far, 17 members of the public have been rescued by LFRS crews. Appliances from all Stations across the Service are actively responding to calls.

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