Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service26 Jun 2026Pensioner killed in house fireCumbria Police and the fire service are investigating the Workington fire in which a man died. 26 Jun 202625 Jun 2026Pensioner dies in blaze at houseCumbria Police and fire officers are investigating the fire which killed a man aged in his 80s.25 Jun 202623 Apr 2026Wildfire tackled on grass and gorse landThe blaze, which started on Wednesday evening, took more than three hours to put out, crews say.23 Apr 202627 Mar 2026Crematorium roof damaged in accidental fireServices are postponed following the blaze which damaged part of Thorncliffe Crematorium.27 Mar 202619 Mar 2026Fire station 'desperately needs' crew to stay openBroughton in Furness Fire Station says other crews have helped as it works to increase firefighters.19 Mar 202621 Jan 2026Firefighters tackle wind turbine blazeThe small fire posed no risk to the public, Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service says.21 Jan 202619 Dec 2025Retiring chief 'loved being a firefighter'Stuart Hook says he left school with no qualifications before spending 29 years at the fire service.19 Dec 20259 Sep 2025Residents return home after industrial shed fireAbout 30 people leave their homes due to the dangers of two highly flammable cylinders in the shed.9 Sep 202527 Jul 2025Cumbria stories you might have missed this weekThey include cows stuck in quicksand, rent rises in a tourist hotspot and a record breaker's return.27 Jul 2025...
