A Chip Pan Left Unattended Became the Cause of a Fire Break in a Block of Flats in Kilburn, London

Part of a maisonette on the fourth and fifth floors of the block was damaged by fire, which was caused by an unattended chip pan.

A London Fire Brigade spokesperson said: “You should never leave cooking unattended – if you have to leave the room, turn the heat off before you do.”

To help prevent a fire whilst cooking here are just a few tips:

· Avoid leaving cooking unattended
· Don’t cook if you are tired, if you have been drinking alcohol or taking medication that might make you drowsy
· Keep cloths away from the cooker and hob
· Keep the oven, hob, cooker hood and grill clean to avoid a build-up of fat and grease
· Use a spark device to light gas cookers
· Double check the cooker and hob are turned off when you have finished cooking
· Check toasters are clean and placed away from anything that can catch fire
· Never put anything metal in a microwave
· Never use a barbecue indoors or on a balcony

Make sure that your home is fitted with a working heat detector in your Kitchen and smoke alarms in rooms that you regularly use and in the hallways.


If the worst happens and an accidental fire occurs then it is of paramount importance you know your Emergency Plan so you can get out of your flat safely.


If you live in a Block of Flats you should have a current Fire Safety Risk Assessment for the communal areas of your premise. At this time Fire Safety is at the forefront of peoples minds and it is up to the appointed ‘Responsible Person’ to ensure that a Fire Safety Inspection and Audit has been carried out by a ‘Qualified’ Fire Risk Assessor.


The best place to search for a ‘Qualified’ Assessor is the Institution of Fire Engineers – they have a Risk Assessors Register on their website. All you need to do is put in your postcode and a list of ‘Qualified’ Assessors will come up in your area.

London Fire Risk Assessments are an independent Fire Risk Consultancy based in London and their core business is Fire Safety Risk Assessments. If you have any Fire Safety concerns or need to book a Fire Safety Inspection and Audit then call them now on 01689 890879 or click here for a free quotation.

A Fire in a Purpose Built Block of Flats in London was caused by a portable heater left on overnight!

London Fire Brigade issued a warning to all residents to take extra care when using portable heaters.

Portable heaters should not be left on overnight and electrical appliances should be unplugged at night too.

Some Fire Safety tips for using portable heaters:

• ·         Secure heaters against a wall to stop them falling over – or fit wall-mounted heaters
• ·         Keep heaters away from clothes, curtain and furniture
• ·         Sit at least one metre away from a heater as it could set light to your clothes or chair, especially if you fall asleep
• ·         Always turn off heaters and allow them to cool down before you move them.

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London Fire Risk Assessments advice to clients:

It’s important to ensure that electrical appliances are used safely and it is your responsibility to check that the appliance is in good working order – PAT (Portable Appliance Test) is recommended.

Electrical appliances within the communal areas of a purpose built block of flats should be tested in accordance with the recommendation of the Fire Risk Assessment for the Building.

Every purpose built block of flats in London should have an up to date Fire Risk Assessment. Electrics, Lighting and Heating are just a few high risk areas that are covered by the Assessment, and it is essential that the Responsible Person addresses the recommendations of the Fire Risk Assessment for the Building.

If you need a Company that provide Fire Protection Safety Services in London go to the Institution of Fire Engineers. On their Home Page you will find a Risk Assessors Register all you do is put in your postcode and a list of ‘Qualified’ Assessors will come up in your area.

London Fire Risk Assessments are a Fire Safety Consultancy and members of the Institution of Fire Engineers they offer a range of Fire Protection Safety Services in London with their core business being Fire Risk Assessment and Fire Safety Training in the London area. To find out more or to get a free quotation contact their friendly team on 01689 890879 or click here.

A Fire Risk Assessment on Time Could have Saved The Warehouse Fire in Southall, London

London Fire Brigade are still investigating the cause of the Fire but with the spotlight on Fire Safety all  London Factories, Warehouses and Workshops should have an up to date Fire Safety Risk Assessment for their premise.

After the Grenfell Fire everyone realises just how quickly a Fire can consume a Building and how devastating the outcome.  Fire Safety is now in the forefront of people’s minds and the days of looking for a quick, cheap - tick box Fire Safety solution has passed.

‘Responsible Persons’ should now be looking for ‘qualified’ Fire Safety Companies who can provide a ‘suitable and sufficient’ Fire Safety Risk Assessment – even your insurance may become void if you do not have one.

With regards to Factories, Warehouses and Workshops there is a responsibility not only to protect you premise from Fire – you have Staff, Visitors and perhaps the general Public to protect too. Firstly the ‘Responsible Person’ should check that their Fire Safety Risk Assessment is up to date and Secondly, that all their Staff are trained in Fire Safety.

If you are looking for a Fire Safety Company that provides London with a Fire Protection Service then contact London Fire Risk Assessments. They are an independent Company (not affiliated to any Fire Protection Equipment Supplier) and their core business is Fire Risk Assessments. They are in a position to provide you with unbiased, professional Fire Safety advice.

London Fire Risk Assessments are also members of the Institution of Fire Engineers and are fully insured to do the job! Two very important questions to ask when looking for a third party competent person.

Call London Fire Risk Assessments now on 01689 890879 and have a chat with their friendly team alternatively click here for a free quotation.

If You Have A Property In London Then LFRA, A Reputed Fire Safety Consultancy In London Can Help You With Fire Safety Solutions.

When taking on major projects such as a complete refurbishment, which changes how the Building is used, or designing a completely new Building then it is always best to engage a Fire Safety Consultancy for your London project at design stage.

Why? You may well ask – because you will engage a competent pair of eyes that is specifically looking at the overall Fire Safety element of the project. It is easier and more cost effective to alter you design at this early stage rather than when the project is about to be signed off.

London Fire Risk Assessments are a Fire Safety Consultancy based in London and are happy to assist you in this. All you need to do is send your drawings across information@londonfireriskassessments.co.uk and one of our Consultants will take a cursory look and provide you with a free quotation of our services.

Contact us now on 01689 890879 alternatively click here and one or our friendly team will get back to you. 

Fire Safety Training Is of Utmost Importance to Ensure Safety of People Within Residential Areas and Workplace.

The main objective of London Fire Risk Assessments Fire Marshal course is to deliver a better understanding of human behavior and to enable Staff to be able to carry out the duties of a Marshal, in an Emergency situation.

The course also gives Delegates a better understanding of Fire and gives them the awareness of how to limit the effects of Fire and prevent one from happening.

From the Fire Marshal course Delegates will be able to recognize and understand both active and passive Fire Safety measures and be able to identify Fire Safety provisions such as Fire Alarm and Detection systems, Fixed Installations and Portable Fire fighting appliances.

The course gives Delegates a more in depth understanding of the Fire Emergency Plan for their London premise and offer guidance and techniques in carrying them out.

If your Fire Safety Training is out of date contact London Fire Risk Assessments now and book a half-day training session for up to 10 people!

Call our friendly team on 01689 890879 or click here

High Rise Flat Fire In London: A Fire Risk Assessment On Time Could Have Saved It.

London Fire Brigade reported on their incident page that 6 fire engines and 35 firefighters and officers were called to a flat fire on Tottenham High Road. The fire damaged around half of a 4th floor flat in the 19 storey block.

The Brigade’s ‘999’ control operators gave fire survival guidance to two residents on the ninth floor who had seen smoke from their windows but as the fire wasn’t directly affecting them they were advised to stay where they were and firefighters were sent to reassure them.

Having a fire plan in a high rise

The London Fire Brigade state: “Living in a flat is not more dangerous than living in a house but it’s important to know that your fire plan should be different. If buildings are built and maintained correctly, walls, floors and doors in flats and Maisonettes give you protection from fire – a minimum of 30 to 60 minutes – so, if there is a fire elsewhere in the building but not inside your home you're usually safer staying in your flat unless heat or smoke is affecting you.  Stay put and call 999.”

“If you leave your flat you could be rushing into smoke, the fire itself or firefighters using equipment to bring the fire under control in another part of the building.

If there is a fire inside your Flat or Maisonette, or you are being directly affected by it, our advice is to leave, close the door behind you and call 999.”

London Fire Risk Assessments advice to customers:

There is useful Fire Safety Information available on the London Fire Brigade website but as Residents in a High Rise Block it is imperative you know the Fire Safety Emergency Plan for your Building. Ask to see the Fire Risk Assessment for the Building, there must be on, it’s the law!  Get familiar with your escape route options and make sure that you and your family know what to do in a time of Emergency.

London Fire Risk Assessments is a long established Fire Safety Consultancy who would be happy to talk you though any Fire Safety concerns you may have with regards to High Rise Living or to help you organise a Fire Risk Assessment for your Block of Flats. Call our friendly team now on 01689 890879 or click here they will be happy to help!