• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

MayorWatch

London News and Comment

  • NEWS
  • Twitter

Cold weather advice from Fire Brigade

November 25, 2008 - Staff

The Fire Brigade are warning Londoners of the increased dangers of fire during the cold weather. As temperatures start to drop the brigade is warning households to extra vigilant when using electric fires and bed blankets to keep warm.

Assistant Commissioner for Community Safety, Andy Barrett, says every winter sees deaths from fire “that could have been avoided.”

“If you leave candles unattended or put electrical heaters near flammable material like curtains or clothes, this can lead to tragedy.”

The brigade has issued the following winter tips:

  • Fit a smoke alarm on each level of your home and check alarms regularly to make sure they work
  • Keep clothing or other objects away from electric heaters or fires
  • Ensure all your electrical appliances are in safe working order, replacing frayed cords and broken plugs and keeping them free from dust
  • Make sure candles are used with caution and never left unattended
  • Unless you have an electric blanket that is designed to be used overnight, turn it off before getting into bed – make sure your blanket is serviced regularly
  • Put out cigarettes carefully – never smoke in bed (falling asleep while smoking is a major cause of fires)
  • Make an escape plan – make sure you and your family know what to do if a fire starts, including where door and window keys are kept
  • Don’t leave cooking unattended
  • Visit www.london-fire.gov.uk for fire safety advice

AC Barrett also commented: “Winter is also a time where vulnerable people are at greater risk, and sadly many fire deaths involve older people who live alone or have reduced mobility. If you have older friends, neighbours or relatives why not pay them a visit and make sure they know how to protect their homes from fire?”

  • Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)
  • Click to print (Opens in new window)
  • Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window)

RECENT UPDATES

852 new homes to be built in Acton by Transport for London

HGV operators in London urged to apply for a Direct Vision Standard permit

TfL proposes bus and tube cuts and annual fares increases to achieve long-term financial sustainability

London’s entire bus fleet now meets ULEZ emissions standards




Popular

1,700 extra Santander Cycles are coming to London’s streets

TfL confirms changes to Older Person’s Freedom Pass and 60+ Oyster card hours

TfL fares to rise in return for £1.6bn Government rescue package

Election for Mayor of London and London Assembly postponed until 2021

FEATURED

City Hall to move to Docklands as Mayor seeks to raise £55m for frontline services

‘Concern’ over TfL’s ability to deliver major projects in wake of Crossrail cost overruns

City Hall halts London Overground ticket office closures but many will still see opening hours reduced

Transport for London confirms bus cuts will go ahead despite passenger opposition

GOT A STORY?

As the original London news and scrutiny site we've been casting an eye over the capital's public services and politicians since 1999.

 

Many of our top stories started with a tip-off from a reader - if you've got something you'd like us to cover get in touch and we'll do the rest.

Stay In Touch

  • E-mail
  • RSS
  • Twitter

Copyright © 2021 MayorWatch Publications Limited · MayorWatch is Registered Trademark · All Rights Reserved · Contact Us · Terms of Use · Privacy Policy

MayorWatch Publications Limited · 20-22 Wenlock Road · London N1 7GU · Company Number 6291816

loading Cancel
Post was not sent - check your email addresses!
Email check failed, please try again
Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email.