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Fire engines arriving faster due to improved 999 system
Our fire engines are getting to incidents quicker since a new 999 mobilising system was installed according to a Fire Facts report published today.
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Hornchurch - 20 '999' calls as range of sheds catch fire
Four fire engines and around 21 firefighters and officers were called to a fire in a range of sheds at the rear of Abbs Cross Lane in Hornchurch this afternoon.
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Crews issue high rise safety reminder after Lambeth fire
Six fire engines and 35 firefighters and officers were called to a fire in a high rise block of flats on Lollard Street in Lambeth yesterday evening.
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Wimbledon - fire in storage yard behind disused dog track
Six fire engines and 35 firefighters and officers were called to a fire at a storage yard behind the disused Wimbledon Greyhound stadium on Plough Lane.
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Candle warning after Diwali celebrations cause flat fire
Fire chiefs are reminding Londoners to take extra care when celebrating Diwali following a flat fire on Northolt Road in Harrow last night.
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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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