If Your Fire Risk Assessment Says "Reduce Your Fire Loading" Then Act Instantly

London Fire Brigade reported on their incident page a ‘Fire in a 20 Storey Block of Flats in Peckham’.

Four fire engines, 21 firefighters and officers dealt with a fire in a block of flats on Wyndham Road in Peckham. A storeroom on the ground floor of the 20 storey block of flats was badly damaged by the blaze.

Two men left the property before the Brigade arrived. They were both suffering from burns and taken to hospital by London Ambulance Service crews. Around 40 residents were evacuated from the block.

The Fire is still under investigation click here to read more.

London Fire Risk Assessments advice to customers: London Property Management Agents/Companies should have a current fire safety risk assessment for their Blocks of Flats. An in-depth fire safety inspection and audit should be carried out and any deficiencies identified should be actioned upon. 

One of the most common deficiencies is Fire loading and in our experience it is this that causes the most contention with Residents.

      (a)Why should we remove the BBQ cylinder from our car parking space

 (b) Why should we remove the petrol canister or 3litre container of oil? 

 (c)Why should we remove all the items stored outside our Front door we don’t want it in the Flat they take up too much room!

  (d)Why can’t we store our Bikes and scooters in the common corridors they aren’t hurting anybody - and so it goes on!

Ignition sources and obstructions in the common areas just make the Risk Factor for the premise higher. Residents should witness a copy of the Fire Risk Assessment for the Building and then hopefully they will take onboard that it is everyone’s responsibility to keep the premise as safe as possible from Fire. If you need a Fire Risk Assessment for your London Block of Flats call us now on 01689 890879.

Halogen Heater Ignites a Sofa in a Maisonette in Canning Town – 7 people escape blaze!!!

The London Fire Brigade reported that seven people escaped from a fire in a block of Maisonettes on Trinity Gardens in Canning Town.

A man and a woman suffering smoke inhalation were treated on scene by London Ambulance Service crews and then taken to hospital; the man also suffered burns. Five more people were treated on scene for smoke inhalation.

Six people from adjacent property also evacuated before the arrival of the Brigade.

Four fire engines and 21 firefighters and officers dealt with the blaze.

The ground and first floor of the five storied property were damaged by the blaze.

The cause of the fire is believed to be accidental, due to a halogen heater igniting a sofa. A London Fire Brigade spokesperson said:

“Portable electric heaters used properly will heat a room brilliantly, but they should never be close to flammable materials. Shockingly over two thirds of fatal fires involving heaters are caused by clothing or furniture being too close. People need to make sure their portable heaters are standing upright and kept well away from clothes, curtains or furniture.”

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London Fire Risk Assessments advice to customers: Accidents happen – but prevention must be the way forward. Think about the positioning or your potable appliances and don’t leave them unattended. In the worse case scenario make sure you know your Fire Emergency Plan London – if you have to get out you need to move quickly. 

The Fire Emergency Plan should be part of you Fire Risk Assessment all London premises should have one. If you don’t call us now as we offer a full Fire Safety Protection Service in the London area and are happy to help! Call now on 01689 890879

London Fire Brigade Issue Unattended Cooking Warning’ After Woodford Green Flat Fire

London Fire Brigade reported on their incident page that Firefighters tackled a fire at a flat above a shop on Snakes Lane East in Woodford Green. 

The alarm was raised by the occupant of the flat on the second floor who was woken by her smoke alarm sounding and discovered smoke in her kitchen. She left the property before the arrival of the Brigade and was treated at the scene by the London Ambulance Service for smoke inhalation.

Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus located and extinguished the fire which was in a flat on the first floor. The property was left party damaged by the fire, which is believed to have been caused by a pan being left on the hob in the kitchen of the first floor flat.

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

“Fortunately the alarm was raised by a smoke alarm sounding. Everyone should have at least one smoke alarm on every level of their home and the safest option is to have those linked together. This will give the earliest warning if there is a fire in your home.”

London Fire Risk Assessments advice to clients: More fires and fire injuries are caused in the kitchen than anywhere else in the home. 

Here are a few tips on preventing a fire whilst cooking:

•   Never leave cooking unattended

•   Don't cook if you are tired

•   Keep tea towels and cloths away from the cooker and hob

•   Make sure your cooker is kept clean and free from

•   Turn your cooker and hob off when you've finished cooking

London Fire Risk Assessments offers a Fire Safe Protection Services and is always available for give free advice on Fire Safety – call our friendly team now 01689 890879