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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 welcomes action by Camden Council to improve fire safety following tragic death of resident
London Fire Brigade is pleased action has been taken by Camden Council to keep residents safe after successfully prosecuting the local authority
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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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Fire station ‘tea boy’ turned fire commander retires after 31 years of service
Tower Hamlets Borough Commander Steve Dudeney began his career aged 14 making tea for crews at Poplar Fire Station
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Wembley care home where resident died had been warned about fire safety failings
A care home where a resident died after a fire in his room had already been warned by London Fire Brigade about fire safety failings.
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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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Sunlight reflecting off a shaving mirror causes fire at Belgravia home of actress Joan Collins
The fire was caused by sunlight reflecting off a shaving mirror
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Bow Wharf - 80 firefighters tackle fire at building under construction
Twelve fire engines and around 80 firefighters and officers were called to a fire at a building under construction on Bow Wharf, Wennington Road E3 this morning. Two aerial appliances were also at the scene to fight the fire from above.
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News Releases Latest incidents Campaigns Features Richmond - house fire
News News Releases Latest incidents Campaigns Features Richmond - house fire 15 August 2017 FacebookTwitterEmailPinterestTumblrGoogle+RedditLinkedInStumbleUpon Four fire engines and 21 firefighters and officers were called to a fire at a semi detached house in Terrace Lane in Richmond.
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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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