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London Fire Brigade declares major incident as second day of heatwave sparks several significant fires across the capital
London Fire Brigade has declared a major incident as firefighters battle several significant fires across the capital during record-breaking heatwave
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London Fire Brigade issues safety advice amid fears that rising energy bills could lead to more heating-related fires
London Fire Brigade is warning people to take extra care if they use portable heaters, wood burners or open fires this autumn,
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Brigade's 999 Control officers give vital survival guidance to man trapped in Shepherd's Bush house fire
The Brigade’s 999 Control officers helped a man trapped in his bedroom by smoke last night following a fire in his house in Roxwell Road in Shepherd’s Bush this morning
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Fire investigators issue urgent warning over fires involving e-bike batteries
A man who escaped a blaze at his flat has backed fire investigators in issuing an urgent warning following a spike in “ferocious” fires caused by electric bike and scooter batteries.
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Building owner pleads guilty to series of fire safety failings which could have had “potentially catastrophic results”
A building owner has to pay more than £30,000 after pleading guilty to a series of serious fire safety failings which inspectors found could have had “potentially catastrophic results”.
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BUPA ordered to pay record amount for fire safety failings after death of care home resident
A care home business run by private health and care provider BUPA has been ordered to pay a record £1.04m after a resident died in a fire while smoking at one of its care homes.
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Hotel owner fined after continuing to take guests despite being warned of serious fire safety issues
A hotel owner has been ordered to pay £50,000 after he continued to take guests despite being issued with a prohibition notice for serious fire safety failings.
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Restart A Heart – learn lifesaving skills at New Cross Fire Station and make a difference in your community
New Cross Fire Station is hosting a ‘Restart A Heart’ (RSAH) training day on Saturday 5 October and is calling on people from the local area to book a life-saving session.
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Croydon Fire Station hosts adapted open event making Bonfire Night accessible for young people with additional needs
Children enjoyed a sensory trail with special lighting and bubble machines, an animal-themed treasure hunt, projected lights and images, and accessed a fire engine via a bespoke ramp.
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Fire survival guidance given during Northolt fire
Two men were rescued
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