Firefighters have issued another firework safety reminder following a fire at a semi-detached house on Cotmans Close in Hayes.
Part of the ground floor was damaged and a garden shed was destroyed by the fire. There were no reports of any injuries.
The fire is believed to have been accidental and was caused by a firework igniting combustible materials.
Deputy Assistant Commissioner Paul Askew said: “Following a busy week of fireworks-related calls and incidents, we’re urging Londoners to follow our advice by attending a safer, organised fireworks display this year.
“If you are going to host your own display, it’s important to ensure you are buying safe fireworks from a reputable, licensed seller with a CE safety mark. Secure them properly in the ground, and keep them far away from buildings, trees, animals and people.
“Always follow the Fireworks Code and remember there are strict laws around when you can purchase and use fireworks. Never set them off if you’ve been drinking alcohol and once a firework is lit, never go back to it.
“Disposing of fireworks safely is just as important as using them correctly. Allow fireworks to cool properly before throwing them away.”
Control Officers took the first of eight calls at 2031 (21/10) and mobilised four fire engines and around 25 firefighters from Hayes, Southall and Hillingdon fire stations to the scene. The fire was extinguished by 2118.
Since the weekend, the Brigade's Control Officers have handled 1,341 calls, including a number of firework-related calls and incidents, including:
- A report of smoke issuing due to fireworks in Southall
A report of a fireworks alight next to a house in Upton Park
A fire in a park in Ilford caused by fireworks
A report of a firework in a hallway in Southall
A tree alight due to fireworks in Hounslow
An automatic fire alarm due to fireworks in Edmonton
A report of smoke in a leisure centre due to fireworks in Hounslow
Reports of fireworks being misused in Wembley, South Harrow and Harlington
Fireworks alight in the middle of a roundabout in Wembley
A report of a fire due to fireworks in Uxbridge
A bin alight behind a shop in Harrow
A firework alight on a roundabout in Hayes