Firefighters Combat Major Blazes Across North Carolina, Bradford, East Sussex

Firefighters have been actively battling several significant house fires across different regions. In Richland County, Columbia-Richland Fire Department quickly controlled a house fire on Long Ridge Drive, with no injuries reported, though adjacent properties suffered heat damage. In Orange County, a house fire involved five adults and four dogs inside the residence, but no injuries or transports occurred. In the UK, a large blaze in Staplecross required a substantial firefighting response, with road closures and safety warnings issued to nearby residents as the fire also affected surrounding buildings; firefighters made steady progress while scaling down their presence. Similarly, in Bradford's Eccleshill area, firefighters tackled a fire involving three properties, prompting road closures and advisories to keep windows and doors shut, with crews remaining on site for damping down after extinguishing the fire. These incidents highlight the ongoing challenges fire services face in managing residential fires and ensuring public safety.