100 metre exclusion zone and 23 properties evacuated at an incident in Inverness.
The winners of the 2010 Commitment to Excellence Awards were announced on Friday 9th July at the Town House, Inverness.
Highland Council Trading Standards are warning all residents to be on their guard when answering ‘cold-call’ telephone sales calls offering a ‘free home fire and security survey’, if they agree to a home visit by sales staff. This warnings follows on from previous press releases by Trading Standards as a result of firms contining to target elderly and vulnerable consumers in the Highland area. Consumers are advised, to shop around for a home/fire safety alarm system, locally, before agreeing to a home visit.
HIFRS give fire safety tips in relation to Barbecues, Camp fires, Tents and Caravans.
Highlands & Islands Fire & Rescue Service invite efficiency saving ideas.