London firefighters rescued five people from blazes in Croydon, Forest Hill and Ilford this week.
They also attended incidents that caused delay to tram services, an out of control bonfire that damaged gardens and destroyed sheds, and a rubbish fire in Neasden started by ‘deliberate ignition.’
London Fire Brigade personnel who attended victims in the aftermath of the Westminster terrorist attack by 52 year-old Khalid Masood took part in a commemorative vigil on Westminster Bridge one week after the event.
LFB issued warnings about the dangers of leaving bonfires unattended and not fitting smoke alarms in homes.
Unattended bonfires – risks
If you are having a bonfire never leave it unattended and consider your neighbours when you do decide to have a fire in your garden.
You should make sure you build it well clear of buildings, garden sheds, fences and hedges and never use flammable liquids to start it or burn dangerous items such as aerosol cans. You should also always keep a bucket of water or a hosepipe nearby in case of fire.
Smoke alarms will save lives
Homes need multiple and linked smoke alarms or you won’t be properly covered. Ideal spots for smoke alarms include rooms where you leave electrical equipment running like satellite boxes, computers or heaters; any room where you smoke, and anywhere you charge your mobile or laptop.
“As a minimum you should have smoke alarms on every floor – in the hallways and the rooms you use the most, plus a heat alarm in the kitchen. They should be linked together and tested regularly.
Two escape uninjured #ThisWeek as fire rips through #Ilford newsagent on Cranbrook Road https://t.co/Qf025ywQIz pic.twitter.com/PDriu2cksS
— London Fire Brigade (@LondonFire) April 2, 2017
We rescue a woman from #Croydon flat fire #ThisWeek. No working smoke alarms inside property prompts stark warning https://t.co/cmOvIbY5NS pic.twitter.com/sZxObjqlNb
— London Fire Brigade (@LondonFire) April 2, 2017
Tramlink was briefly suspended b/w East #Croydon & Sandilands #ThisWeek while we dealt with house fire https://t.co/EMI2iQugmv © @KJOgiliga pic.twitter.com/MYIV3Qqevj
— London Fire Brigade (@LondonFire) April 2, 2017
Two men rescued by firefighters from #ForestGate house blaze #ThisWeek https://t.co/vZ78kJjQtB pic.twitter.com/6EBqxpcviH
— London Fire Brigade (@LondonFire) April 2, 2017
Firefighters who helped people on #Westminster Bridge last week return to stand together with emergency service colleagues & the public pic.twitter.com/xPLDbCf9o2
— London Fire Brigade (@LondonFire) April 1, 2017
We issue a safety reminder after an out of control bonfire damages gardens and two sheds in #Catford https://t.co/7vAqZP7Mfo pic.twitter.com/y3YC6JcBNh
— London Fire Brigade (@LondonFire) April 1, 2017
Stack of tyres, pallets and rubbish damaged at #Neasden rubbish fire https://t.co/qwD1KRhOI1pic.twitter.com/35nUnTmv7Q
— London Fire Brigade (@LondonFire) April 1, 2017
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