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Brigade plans to recoup false alarm cost from culprits
London’s hospitals with the worst false alarms record could be hit with a £700,000 a year bill according to plans being consulted on by the London Fire Brigade.
09/05/2013 12:00 AMLondon-wideCommunity -
Ten care home fires a week prompts Brigade sprinklers call
New figures released by London Fire Brigade reveal that there are more than ten fires a week in the capital’s care homes and sheltered accommodation.
25/04/2013 12:00 AMLondon-wideSafety warnings -
Brigade’s social media reduces young professionals’ fires
New figures released today by the London Fire Brigade show that young professionals are having two fewer fires a week since the Brigade started using social media to share vital fire safety advice with the public.
23/04/2013 12:00 AMLondon-wideCommunity -
Newborn foal “Steve” saved from river ordeal
London Fire Brigade said today that a newborn baby foal was rescued by its specially trained firefighters this morning from the River Lea in Essex after being trapped in the water by 12 foot banks overnight.
19/04/2013 12:00 AMLondon-wideSafety warnings -
Brigade issues ‘beauty blaze’ warning after hairdryer fire
London Fire Brigade has today issued a warning about ‘beauty blazes’, following a large house fire that is believed to have been caused by a hairdryer in Harrow this week.
18/04/2013 12:00 AMLondon-wideSafety warnings -
Londoners invited to attend public meetings on future of Brigade
Londoners are being urged to attend public meetings to have their say on the future of the capital’s fire service.
04/04/2013 12:00 AMLondon-wideOur people -
Lakanal inquests verdict: Commissioner's statement
London Fire Commissioner Ron Dobson statement
28/03/2013 12:00 AMLondon-wideIncidents -
Car wash blaze exposes “beds in sheds deathtrap”
London Fire Brigade today highlighted another “beds in sheds deathtrap”, after a serious fire broke out at a garage and car wash in Edgware this week.
22/03/2013 12:00 AMLondon-wideSafety warnings -
Landlord receives suspended prison sentence for breaking fire safety laws
A landlord who rented out rooms in a disused Kentish Town pub has received a suspended prison sentence and ordered to carry out 100 hours of community service for breaking fire safety laws.
13/03/2013 12:00 AMLondon-wideSafety warnings -
Fire chiefs issue urgent warning over latest alcohol inhaling trend
London Fire Brigade has expressed grave fire safety concerns over a new craze to light alcohol above a tea light and inhale the vapour.
06/03/2013 12:00 AMLondon-wideSafety warnings