London Flat Fire – Dog Saves The Lives Of Elder Couple That Didn’t Have A Working Smoke Alarm!

London Fire Brigade reported on their incident page, that a neighbour’s dog saved the life of an elderly couple after alerting its owner to a fire in a neighbouring flat, which had no working smoke alarms.

A flat on the second floor and the roof of the building were completely damaged by fire, and another flat on the second floor was left un-inhabitable.

A downstairs neighbour raised the alarm after being woken by her pet Chihuahua, who would not stop barking!

The Station manager who was at the scene, said: “Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus rescued an elderly man and woman from the flat and they were both taken to hospital by London Ambulance Service crews. Around 50 residents from the block were evacuated as a precaution.” The flat, where the fire started is not believed to have been fitted with a working smoke alarm. To read more click here. 

London Fire Risk Assessments advice to clients: 

Every purpose built block of flats must have a FireRisk Assessment for the communal areas – it’s the law! (RegulatoryReform (Fire Safety Order) 2005). The Fire Safety Risk Assessment includes a Fire Safety Protection Inspection Service, once this is carried out it will identify any deficiencies within the common parts of the property and should identify what is needed to stop a fire spreading from one area of the premise to another. Ask your Managing agent or Landlord if you haven’t seen the Fire Risk Assessment for your London Block of Flats!

However, it is the Residents responsibility to install Smoke Detection in their Flats. There are many companies offering Fire Protection Services in London who can help you. Just make sure they are qualified to do the job especially if you are sub letting!!! The London Fire Brigade’s website will help you identify where you need to install your Smoke Detectors in your flat - clickhere for more information.

The best place to go to find a qualified London Fire Risk Assessor is the Institution of Fire Engineers – they have a register of Assessors in your area. They are all qualified and your will be in safe hands!  

London Fire Risk Assessments is a member of the Institution of Fire Engineers and are completely independent of any Fire Safety Equipment supplier we are happy to give you unbiased advice on all Fire Safety Protection Services  - Call us now on 01689 890879 we have a team of friendly advisors who will assist you with your enquiry.