Firework thrown through fire station window

Last night (31 October) just after 6:45pm, a lit firework was thrown through the window of a Southampton fire station.  

The incident, which happened at Redbridge Fire Station, in Redbridge Hill, resulted in two firefighters being taken to hospital.  

They were working in the room where the firework exploded, suffering ringing in their ears and were taken to hospital as a precaution.

Thankfully they were both released later that night, with the incident being reported to the police.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service’s Assistant Director of Operations, Dan Tasker, said:

“We are appalled at this nasty and senseless attack on our fire station.

The consequences of this deeply unpleasant incident could have been much worse and we’re thankful that our firefighters were not seriously injured.

They are both being supported and we urge anyone with any information to contact the police.

Our job is to protect our communities and we know most people understand and respect that. But attacks on our people will never be tolerated and will always be reported to the police.”

He added:

“In the lead up to Bonfire Night I’d like to make a direct appeal to the public to act responsibly. Fireworks are explosives and can cause real and lasting damage.

Please talk to your children about where they are and what they are doing.

If you see or experience anyone behaving recklessly with fireworks, please report it to the police immediately.”

If you have any information that can help the police to track down those responsible, please report online or via 101 quoting reference number 44220443014.