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New report into New Providence Wharf fire shows serious fire safety issues in building
A serious failure of a smoke ventilation system that resulted in the building acting like a “broken chimney” left residents’ only escape route smoke logged during the New Providence Wharf fire, a report released today by London Fire Brigade has said.
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London Fire Brigade teams up with GOALS to deliver football and fire safety to young people
London Fire Brigade have teamed up with GOALS to deliver a community football programme to young people across four West London boroughs.
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London Fire Commissioner response to HMICFRS announcement about removing LFB from enhanced monitoring
London Fire Brigade removed from enhanced monitoring
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Landlord found guilty of fire safety breaches in flats above Islington takeaway
A landlord has been found guilty of a series of fire safety failings which left residents with only one option to escape a fire - via a restaurant with a metal shutter that was closed at night.
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Family explores legacy of World War Two fire service hero
Ahead of VE Day, the family of an Auxiliary Fire Service (AFS) hero who drove a fuel truck during the Blitz visited London Fire Brigade to learn more about her story.
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Southwark firefighters and fire safety team deliver day of action at Borough Market
Southwark Borough’s firefighters and Fire Safety Officers recently spent the day at Borough Market, engaging with the community and local businesses on key fire safety risks facing the area
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Dodgy landlord database will save lives, says London Fire Brigade
London’s Fire chiefs have welcomed the launch of a new public online database which will name and shame dishonest landlords who are putting their tenants’ lives at risk by flouting fire safety laws
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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.
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Brigade issues fire safety warning after chicken shop prosecuted
London Fire Brigade says the prosecution of a Croydon chicken shop owner handed a 15 month suspended prison sentence for flouting fire safety laws should serve as a stark warning to business owners and landlords.
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Fire chief concerned about festive fires during strikes
The most senior fire officer in London today expressed concern about house fires during the festive period, following the announcement that members of the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) will be on strike on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.
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