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London Fire Brigade has seen a 20 per cent increase in smoking-related fires despite over one million people kicking the habit
New figures from London Fire Brigade show the number of smoking-related fires in the home has increased by around 20 per cent since the UK lockdown was announced, despite it being reported that one million smokers in the UK have quit during the pandemic
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Fire survival guidance given during Northolt fire
Two men were rescued
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House fire - Lewisham
Firefighters rescued a cat from the ground floor
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Flat fire - Ealing
Around 40 firefighters tackled the blaze
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Flat fire - Wapping
Firefighters carried out salvage operations
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Student accommodation fire - Lambeth
Around 300 people evacuated before the Brigade arrived.
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Restaurant fire – North Woolwich
Reminder for restaurant owners to make sure their extraction systems are clean
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Flat fire - Fulham
Firefighters rescued one man
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Flat fire - Isle of Dogs
Sadly one man pronounced dead at the scene
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Basement fire - Battersea
Man treated for smoke inhalation