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Arsenal FC parade incident overview

Today 18:15
Islington
Rescue
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Assistant Commissioner Pat Goulbourne, who is the London Fire Brigade strategic commander for Arsenal FC's victory parade, said: “Arsenal’s Premier League title celebrations have been a fantastic sight and it has been great to see so many fans celebrating their club’s achievement safely.

“Throughout the afternoon, firefighters, including those strategically resourced for this huge event, have responded to several incidents within the vicinity of the parade, including leading and rescuing approximately 75 people from incidents at height. We ask people to refrain from climbing onto rooftops and other structures as celebrations continue into the evening.

"We also attended a fire at a hotel, believed to have been caused by a stray flare where we used one of our 32 metre Turntable Ladders to help extinguish the fire. Fortunately, the fire caused only a small amount of damage to the exterior of the building. Pyrotechnics are also believed to have triggered the fire alarms at several other locations in the area.

“As supporters head home, we would urge them to avoid using pyrotechnics, particularly at stations, and to keep them away from buildings and other flammable materials.”