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“There’s a spider on my pillow!” London Fire Brigade reveals its strangest 999 calls
In a continued bid to drive down non-emergency calls, the London Fire Brigade has revealed the strangest calls to its 999 Control centre.
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Brigade issues fireworks warning after stray firework causes external cladding fire - Ilford
The Brigade is reminding Londoners about the dangers of fireworks after a stray firework is believed to have caused a fire at a block of flats on Cranbrook Road in Ilford.
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News News Releases Latest incidents Campaigns Features Candle safety warning after Walworth flat fire
Firefighters are warning people not to use candles close to aerosol cans after the two combined to spark a flat fire on Thurlow Street in Walworth.
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Candle safety warning after Hanukkah menorah causes Stamford Hill house fire
Firefighters are urging people not to leave candles and oil burners unattended after a Hanukkah menorah caused a house fire in Moundfield Road in Stamford Hill.
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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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London Ambulance Service and London Fire Brigade announce blue light partnership to tackle Covid-19
London Ambulance Service and London Fire Brigade have announced a new partnership to boost the Covid-19 emergency response which will see firefighters helping with a number of roles across the ambulance service
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London Fire Brigade warns of a spike in fires as UK pubs reopen for the first time in three months
London Fire Brigade is warning of a possible spike in fires due to concerns that people may drink to excess this coming Saturday as pubs, bars and restaurants reopen for the first time in three months.
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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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