Richard E Grant’s garden on fire
Sparks from builders working nearby set fire to Richard E Grants garden.
A London Fire Brigade spokeswoman said five firefighters attended the incident in Richmond, south west London, just before 10.30am and quickly extinguished the blaze.
The Withnail and I actor wrote on Twitter: “Flat roofer’s blow torch set conifers on fire and 999 heroic fire brigade arrived pronto presto and have just put it out. Nerves shredded. Pheeeew.
“Merciful thanks for a windless day and fire brigade’s emergency response otherwise firemen reckoned my garage & house would have been toast.”
Shetland ponies killed in Whitby stable fire
Just a couple of days ago a very sad situation caused two Shetland ponies and a horse to die due to a fire that destroyed their stable.
The incident happened in Hawsker Lane near Whitby on Sunday evening at 8.15pm and North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service were called to the blaze.
A spokesman for the service said crews had found the building well alight and the animals already dead. It is believed that the fire was caused by sparks from a brazier near the building.