Firefighters Combat Multiple Blazes Across UK, One Fatal in Bedworth

A person has died in a significant house fire in Bedworth, Warwickshire, with firefighters responding shortly before 12:10 GMT. Despite efforts, emergency services confirmed that one occupant was found deceased at the scene. In a separate incident, firefighters tackled a blaze at a Poundland warehouse in Worthing, which began around 16:00 GMT, producing large smoke plumes and requiring multiple fire engines for containment. West Sussex Fire and Rescue advised local residents to avoid the area during the firefighting operations. Additionally, crews responded to a rural building fire in Garrigill, where challenges included potential roof collapse, necessitating external firefighting strategies. Meanwhile, a fire in Highley involved an electrical box, prompting a quick response from local fire stations to prevent its spread.