Leicestershire Fire & Rescue Service have said it’s now business as usual after declaring a major incident because of the heat.
We are now standing down from a major incident. We have sufficient level of resources back in the organisation to respond business as usual. We would like to thank everyone for their support, it has been much appreciated. #SaferPeopleSaferPlaces pic.twitter.com/29otDJbFl0
— Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service (@LeicsFireRescue) July 19, 2022
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Should the school summer holidays in Leicestershire change?
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Meet Charnwood's new Mayor
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