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Fire Chiefs issue air conditioner warning
With a long, hot summer predicted, fire chiefs are warning businesses to check their air conditioning systems are in good working order following two blazes caused by poorly maintained units in a week.
22/07/2013 12:00 AMLondon-wideSafety warnings -
Following forest fires firefighters focus on flash floods
After dealing with a huge increase in grass and forest fires, London’s firefighters are now on flood alert after the Met Office issued a ‘yellow alert’ severe weather warning for the capital tonight and into tomorrow.
22/07/2013 12:00 AMLondon-wideSafety warnings -
Firefighters dealing with worst grass fires since 2006
London’s firefighters had a busy day yesterday dealing with a spate of grass fires across London, the worst since the summer of 2006.
19/07/2013 12:00 AMLondon-wideSafety warnings -
Brigade concerned as grass fires double
Firefighters are dealing with twice as many grass fires in London compared with last year and are warning that they could rise further unless people act responsibly.
17/07/2013 12:00 AMLondon-wideSafety warnings -
Dry grass could lead to ashes heartache this summer Brigade warns
The hot weather may be great for the cricket between England and Australia but London firefighters are dealing with 15 grass fires every day which could rise unless people act responsibly.
11/07/2013 12:00 AMLondon-wideSafety warnings -
Commissioner publishes latest proposals on future of capital's fire service
The London Fire Commissioner has today published revised proposals for the future of the capital’s fire and rescue service, which will now be discussed by the Fire Authority on Thursday, 18 July.
10/07/2013 12:00 AMLondon-wideOur people -
London crews scoop multiple awards at top rescue competition
London firefighters scooped a host of awards after an intense, two-day challenge, thought to be the largest rescue competition in the world.
07/07/2013 12:00 AMLondon-wideOur people -
Brigade issues candle warning after EastEnders blaze
After another explosive edition of EastEnders, London Fire Brigade is reminding people that mixing candles and too much alcohol can lead to disaster.
05/07/2013 12:00 AMLondon-wideSafety warnings -
Brigade in barbecue blaze warning ahead of heat wave
Following four barbecue blazes in the capital during last Sunday’s hot weather, the London Fire Brigade has issued an urgent ‘barbecue blaze’ warning.
04/07/2013 12:00 AMLondon-wideSafety warnings -
Smoke alarms are essential warns London Fire Brigade
Following a national media story about children sleeping through the sound of smoke alarms the London Fire Brigade is stressing the importance of smoke alarms and teaching children about the dangers of fire.
28/06/2013 12:00 AMLondon-wideSafety warnings