Firefighters Issue Urgent Lithium Battery Safety Reminder After Fire at Northolt Recycling Centre
Firefighters Issue Urgent Lithium Battery Safety Reminder After Fire at Northolt Recycling Centre Firefighters have issued a crucial reminder about the dangers of lithium-ion batteries following a fire at a waste recycling centre on Civic Way in Northolt. The fire, which broke out late at night, caused significant damage to around 60 tonnes of mixed […]
Dagenham Fire: Residents fury at ‘woeful’ response to blaze that nearly killed them
Dagenham Fire: Residents fury at ‘woeful’ response to blaze that nearly killed them Residents of a tower block in Dagenham, east London, have said no fire alarm went off and the exit route was padlocked, which meant some had to climb fences to flee. The residents, speaking collectively, told the BBC: “Our building’s fire alarm […]
Fire Chief Calls for Urgent Action on Building Safety in London
Fire Chief Calls for Urgent Action on Building Safety in London Andy Roe, the London Fire Commissioner, has expressed deep concern over the fact that 1,300 buildings in the city remain unsafe. He described the situation as “unacceptable” and admitted he often feels anxious about the potential consequences of this ongoing risk. In a recent […]