Car Park Fire under a Residential Block of Flats in London, Marylebone.

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London Fire Brigade Firefighters tackled a fire in a car park under a block of flats on Harrowby Street in Marylebone. The fire affected a small area of a basement car park and fortunately there were no injuries. The fire is believed to have been cause by the careless disposal of a cigarette. A London Fire Brigade spokesperson said: It’s absolutely vital you ensure your cigarette is completely out when you’ve finished smoking it. If you don’t, you risk causing a fire that could destroy not only your home, but also your life.” To read more click here.

London Fire Risk Assessments advice to clients: If you have a Car Park under your block of Flats you should have a ‘No Smoking’ policy as it is a High Risk area. Signs should be displayed throughout the Car Park and the Communal area of the Flats. Click here to find ‘No Smoking’ signs. London Fire Risk Assessments manage many Residential Blocks of Flats in London for Property Management Companies and one of key deficiencies identified is Fire loading in Car Parks. Many Residents use this area to store their bulky items or items that they do not use on a day to day basis. It is the Property Managements responsibility to ensure this unnecessary Fire Loading is removed or placed in a Fire Resisting Cabinet. If the items are not removed and a cigarette ignites the stored items it will quickly spread through the area and if the Fire separation between the Car Park and the Flats is not up to standard you could find yourself in an emergency situation. Check your housekeeping and check your <a title="Homepage" href="http://www.londonfireriskassessments.co browse around here.uk/homepage/”>Fire Risk Assessment is up to date? Do you have a Fire Emergency Plan? For any Fire Safety information contact our friendly team they are good at listening! 01689 890879

Fire in a Fish and Chip shop in Stockwell, London

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The London Fire Brigade reported that Four fire engines and around 20 firefighters attended a fire at a fish and chip shop with flats above it on South Lambeth Road in Stockwell.

Part of the shop was damaged by fire and part of the shop’s extraction system from the ground to third floor was also damaged in the blaze.

Fortunately no-one was injured. Crews from Lambeth, Brixton and Clapham fire stations attended the incident.

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London Fire Risk Assessments advice to customers: We don’t know the cause of the Fire that is still under investigation but what we do know is both the Residential Flats and the Shop should have their own Fire Risk Assessment. As part of the Co-operation and Co-ordination of the FRA’s both parties should be discussing how one area could affect the other and what they need to do to minimise the risk (If the FRA’s are suitable and sufficient they will outline the requirements.) If you find yourself living above a shop you need to check out both your own FRA and the one for the commercials premise. If you are not sure what you need to do give us a call our advice is free – you can always use our ‘Poppin’ service if you need onsite advise. Call now on 01689 890879 or click here to contact us via email.

Hostel Fire in East Dulwich London

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The London Fire Brigade have reported that Four fire engines and around 20 firefighters attended a fire at a hostel on Peckham Rye in East Dulwich.

The fire affected a hostel of three floors and part of the ground floor was damaged by fire. Fortunately there were no injuries.

Firefighters from Deptford, Peckham, New Cross and Old Kent Road fire stations were at the scene. To read more <a title="Fire in East Dulwich Hostel" href="http:/http://www.london-fire.gov.uk/latestincidents best price levitra.asp” target=”_blank”>click here.

London Fire Risk Assessments advice to customers: The cause of the Fire is still under investigation but one thing is for sure – they should have a current Fire Safety Risk Assessment for the Building. Make sure your FRA is up to date and is suitable and sufficient for the usage type. If you need help contact one of our friendly support team – our advice is free. Call 01689 890879 ore contact us via email by clicking here.

Man escapes flat fire in Wembley

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London Fire Brigade reported that Twenty one firefighters and officers tackled a fire on Ealing Road, Wembley.

One man left the flat before the arrival of the Brigade and was treated at the scene for smoke inhalation by London Ambulance Service. Most of the flat was damaged in the blaze.

Crew Manager Andy Cuthbert who was at the scene said: “When we arrived the fire was already well developed and had blown the windows and doors out. Crews wearing breathing apparatus got the fire under control very quickly but this just goes to show how fast fires can spread. If there is a fire in your home, get out and call 999 as soon as possible.”

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London Fire Risk Assessments advice to customers: If you live in a purpose build block of flats or a house converted into flats you still require a Fire Risk Assessment for the Building. The incident above is still under investigation by the Fire Brigade so the cause is unknown. Check your FRA – even if you have a Property Management Company looking after your premise your documents must be up to date. If you need help- our advice is free call us now on 01689 890879 or contact us via email.

Firefighters tackle fire in Chislehurst school gym

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The London Fire Brigade reported that round 20 firefighters attended a fire at school on Perry Street in Chislehurst last night.

The fire damaged a gymnasium and classrooms of two floors, part of the building’s external cladding and guttering was also damaged in the blaze.

Firefighters and four fire engines from Sidcup and Bromley fire stations attended the incident. To read more click here.

London Fire Risk Assessments advice to customers: Fire safety protection in schools is paramount. There are no short cuts when it comes to the safety of our children. All Schools from Nursery to Universities must have a suitable and sufficient Fire Risk Assessment. There can be no cost cutting – we as an independent Fire Safety Risk Assessment company always take into consideration the tight budgets Schools have to work to – we always find a solution. Contact us now via email or ring 01689 890879 we have a friendly support team waiting for your call. Remember we support you though out the term of your Risk Assessment – no matter what!!