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Firefighters issue cooker safety reminder after fire destroys Walthamstow flat
The Brigade’s fire investigators believe the fire started when household items came into contact with the cooker hob, which had accidentally been left on
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Changes to fire safety law: how it affects you
From the 1 October 2023, Section 156 of the Building Safety Act 2022 makes changes to The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 that will affect all Responsible Persons. Find out what you need to know.
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The King's Cross fire, 1987 – fires that changed history
On 18 November 1987, the worst fire in the history of the London Underground claimed the lives of 31 people, including a senior ranked firefighter, and seriously injured many more at King's Cross station.
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How to refer a child who is playing with fire
How to get help for a young person. Children play with fire for a variety of reason, but without help and guidance, firesetting behaviour can increase and lead to more serious consequences.
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Property management company fined for fire safety failings
A property managing agent has been ordered to pay more than £80,000 for safety failings which “exposed a potentially large number of people to risk of death or serious injury from fire”.
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Interim Fire Commissioner Dany Cotton takes charge
London's new interim Fire Commissioner Dany Cotton took up her post from 1 January, becoming the first woman appointed to the role in our 151 year history.
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Woman escapes faulty tumble dryer fire
A woman who escaped a devastating fire in her flat caused by a faulty tumble dryer says she’s shocked Londoners aren’t always alerted when they have dangerous faulty white goods in their homes.
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London Fire Brigade publishes savings proposals
The Commissioner of the London Fire Brigade has today published proposals for the Draft Fifth London Safety Plan which outlines how the Brigade will continue to keep Londoners safe over the next three years
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Public chance to have their say on fire brigade proposals
The London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority is today launching a public consultation on its Draft Fifth London Safety Plan, which outlines how the Authority will continue to keep Londoners safe over the next three years.
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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.
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