Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service23 Feb 2026New fire chief appointed to lead serviceKeith Carruthers will become head of Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service after a 30-year career.23 Feb 202628 Oct 2025Suspended chief fire officer leaves serviceChief Graeme Binning and deputy Jim McNeil no longer work for Northumberland Fire Service.28 Oct 202511 Aug 2025Campfire warning after blaze on popular beachThe Druridge Bay fire at the weekend prompts concerns ahead of this week's hot weather.11 Aug 20258 Jul 2025School remains closed after solar panel fireThe school in Cramlington will remain closed until Thursday, Northumberland County Council says.8 Jul 20255 Jul 2025Solar panel fire breaks out at primary schoolSolar panels on the roof of Shanklea Primary School in Cramlington were ablaze, fire service says.5 Jul 202516 May 2025RAF brought in to battle wildfireThe blaze, in Wark forest, Northumberland, began on Tuesday afternoon and lasted for two days.16 May 202531 Mar 2025Fire boss faces investigation after culture reviewNorthumberland's chief fire officer is still suspended from duty, the BBC understands.31 Mar 202519 Mar 2025Neighbours devastated after girl, 4, dies in fireA woman in her 20s and a two-year-old girl are in hospital in a stable condition.19 Mar 20252 Jan 2025Firefighters called to tackle building blazeCrews from three engines have been at the scene since 05:00 GMT.2 Jan 2025...
