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Seven fire engines and one of our Terrain Support Vehicles were called to a field fire near Sevenoaks Road in #Orpington this afternoon. There is currently an extreme risk of wildfire in London - please take extra care to help prevent incidents ⚠️ More:

Seven fire engines and one of our Terrain Support Vehicles were called to a field fire near Sevenoaks Road in #Orpington this afternoon. There is currently an extreme risk of wildfire in London - please take extra care to help prevent incidents ⚠️ More:

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With warm weather predicted & many Londoners expected to gather near the city’s waterways, we're urging extra caution after recent figures reveal a troubling rise in water-related incidents Read more:

With warm weather predicted & many Londoners expected to gather near the city’s waterways, we're urging extra caution after recent figures reveal a troubling rise in water-related incidents Read more:

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We are very concerned that people are converting their bicycles into e-bikes. We know this is causing cheaper batteries to be bought online which don’t necessarily adhere to UK safety regulations. As a result, the battery is more likely to fail and catch fire. #ChargeSafe⚡

We are very concerned that people are converting their bicycles into e-bikes. We know this is causing cheaper batteries to be bought online which don’t necessarily adhere to UK safety regulations. As a result, the battery is more likely to fail and catch fire. #ChargeSafe⚡

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On average there was a fire from a lithium battery in an e-bike or e-scooter every two days in 2023 in London. #ChargeSafe The warning signs your e-bike or e-bike battery is a fire hazard Heat♨️ Bulging⚪ Noise🔈 Smell👃 Performance✔️ Smoke🫧

On average there was a fire from a lithium battery in an e-bike or e-scooter every two days in 2023 in London. #ChargeSafe The warning signs your e-bike or e-bike battery is a fire hazard Heat♨️ Bulging⚪ Noise🔈 Smell👃 Performance✔️ Smoke🫧

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If you see someone struggling in the water fight your instinct to jump in & help 📱Call 999 🗣️Tell them to float on their back 🛟Throw them something that floats, like a throwline

If you see someone struggling in the water fight your instinct to jump in & help 📱Call 999 🗣️Tell them to float on their back 🛟Throw them something that floats, like a throwline

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This is the incredible moment our UK ISAR Team team helped reunite a mother & daughter four days after the #TurkeyEarthquake struck. Filmed yesterday in the centre of Hatay in #Turkey, it shows our firefighter, Dominic Mabbett from #Edmonton fire station help the woman to freedom.

This is the incredible moment our UK ISAR Team team helped reunite a mother & daughter four days after the #TurkeyEarthquake struck. Filmed yesterday in the centre of Hatay in #Turkey, it shows our firefighter, Dominic Mabbett from #Edmonton fire station help the woman to freedom.

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On the 37th anniversary of the #KingsCross fire, our thoughts are with those who lost their lives & their loved ones. In particular, we remember Station Officer Colin Townsley, who gave his life in the line of duty trying to help passengers

On the 37th anniversary of the #KingsCross fire, our thoughts are with those who lost their lives & their loved ones. In particular, we remember Station Officer Colin Townsley, who gave his life in the line of duty trying to help passengers

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A bereaved father has warned people to avoid setting off fireworks at home, after six family members died in a fire caused by a firework during #Diwali. More info - (1/2)

A bereaved father has warned people to avoid setting off fireworks at home, after six family members died in a fire caused by a firework during #Diwali. More info - (1/2)

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Watch the moment a second-hand e-bike battery explodes in #Catford, turning part of a house into a fireball. The incident once again highlights the dangers that can occur if e-bikes and e-scooters are not bought, charged or stored safely. Read more:

Watch the moment a second-hand e-bike battery explodes in #Catford, turning part of a house into a fireball. The incident once again highlights the dangers that can occur if e-bikes and e-scooters are not bought, charged or stored safely. Read more:

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🚨This footage shows just how dangerous it can be when a faulty e-bike lithium battery catches fire and explodes.🔥 Thankfully no one was hurt in this particular incident, which took place in #Roehampton, south west London, last weekend.

🚨This footage shows just how dangerous it can be when a faulty e-bike lithium battery catches fire and explodes.🔥 Thankfully no one was hurt in this particular incident, which took place in #Roehampton, south west London, last weekend.

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🚨This is why you must keep your escape routes clear Last week, firefighters rescued two men from windows of a third-floor flat in #Whitechapel after a charging converted e-bike burst into flames in the hallway, blocking their exit. 🧵1/5 Watch 👇

🚨This is why you must keep your escape routes clear Last week, firefighters rescued two men from windows of a third-floor flat in #Whitechapel after a charging converted e-bike burst into flames in the hallway, blocking their exit. 🧵1/5 Watch 👇

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Today is #WorldDrowningPreventionDay. 🌊 Parents - does your child know how to stay safe around water? Sadly, teenagers are more likely to drown than other groups and peer pressure can be a negative influence. Our advice -

Today is #WorldDrowningPreventionDay. 🌊 Parents - does your child know how to stay safe around water? Sadly, teenagers are more likely to drown than other groups and peer pressure can be a negative influence. Our advice -

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Are you a firefighter interested in working in London? 💂🏾‍♀️🏙️ We are welcoming expressions of interest from competent firefighters who are considering transferring to London. 👩🏾‍🚒 👉

Are you a firefighter interested in working in London? 💂🏾‍♀️🏙️ We are welcoming expressions of interest from competent firefighters who are considering transferring to London. 👩🏾‍🚒 👉

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If you wondered what it's like to be close to a grass fire, take a look at this video showing just how quickly they can spread. Help us prevent grass fires: ❌Don’t barbecue in parks 🚮Throw your rubbish away safely 🚬Put your cigarettes out properly

If you wondered what it's like to be close to a grass fire, take a look at this video showing just how quickly they can spread. Help us prevent grass fires: ❌Don’t barbecue in parks 🚮Throw your rubbish away safely 🚬Put your cigarettes out properly

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A wildfire warning remains in place in London today ⚠️ Station Commander Chucks Abili spoke to ITV London to give advice to the public about what they can do to help prevent grass fires and wildfires starting accidentally 🔥

A wildfire warning remains in place in London today ⚠️ Station Commander Chucks Abili spoke to ITV London to give advice to the public about what they can do to help prevent grass fires and wildfires starting accidentally 🔥

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We’re seeing around 12 water-related incidents a week on average. That’s nearly two every day Temperatures are expected to remain high over the weekend. Enjoy #London's waterways safely & don't be tempted to jump in to open water #DrowningPreventionWeek

We’re seeing around 12 water-related incidents a week on average. That’s nearly two every day Temperatures are expected to remain high over the weekend. Enjoy #London's waterways safely & don't be tempted to jump in to open water #DrowningPreventionWeek

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Fires involving lithium batteries are the fastest growing fire risk in London 🔥 We've attended at least 82 fires involving an e-bike or e-scooter so far in 2023 🚲 Find out how to protect yourself and others and make sure to #ChargeSafe⚡ 👉

Fires involving lithium batteries are the fastest growing fire risk in London 🔥 We've attended at least 82 fires involving an e-bike or e-scooter so far in 2023 🚲 Find out how to protect yourself and others and make sure to #ChargeSafe⚡ 👉

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From Tuesday 29 October we'll no longer be attending automatic fire alarms in most commercial buildings between 7am-8:30pm, unless we receive a call reporting a fire. Schools, residential buildings & many other properties are exempt. Find out more 👉

From Tuesday 29 October we'll no longer be attending automatic fire alarms in most commercial buildings between 7am-8:30pm, unless we receive a call reporting a fire. Schools, residential buildings & many other properties are exempt. Find out more 👉

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🌧️ More heavy rain is expected this evening 🌧️ Parts of #London may experience flash floods as a result so make sure you know what to do in an emergency. You can sign up to free flood warnings that are delivered by phone, email or text. Find out more 👉

🌧️ More heavy rain is expected this evening 🌧️ Parts of #London may experience flash floods as a result so make sure you know what to do in an emergency. You can sign up to free flood warnings that are delivered by phone, email or text. Find out more 👉

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E-bikes and e-scooters are London’s fastest-growing fire trend. This week, BBC London joined us for a look inside a #Kingston flat recently destroyed by an e-bike fire. #ChargeSafe⚡️

E-bikes and e-scooters are London’s fastest-growing fire trend. This week, BBC London joined us for a look inside a #Kingston flat recently destroyed by an e-bike fire. #ChargeSafe⚡️

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If your child is dressing up for #Halloween, keep them safely away from candles and sparklers. This burn demo by the Brigade shows how quickly a costume can catch fire. Melting plastic risks causing life changing injuries and burns. Find out more

If your child is dressing up for #Halloween, keep them safely away from candles and sparklers. This burn demo by the Brigade shows how quickly a costume can catch fire. Melting plastic risks causing life changing injuries and burns. Find out more

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According to the Children's Burns Trust, around 500 children will be injured this year because of an accident with #fireworks - most of these injuries happen at private or family displays. If you're heading out tonight, follow this advice from our 🚒 LFB Fire Cadets 🚒. #BonfireNight

According to the Children's Burns Trust, around 500 children will be injured this year because of an accident with #fireworks - most of these injuries happen at private or family displays. If you're heading out tonight, follow this advice from our 🚒 LFB Fire Cadets 🚒. #BonfireNight

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Salvage training is an important part of what we do to safely remove, and preserve, historic artefacts in the event of an emergency 🛩️🚒 See how one of our most recent exercises unfolded at the RAF Museum in #Hendon. 👉

Salvage training is an important part of what we do to safely remove, and preserve, historic artefacts in the event of an emergency 🛩️🚒 See how one of our most recent exercises unfolded at the RAF Museum in #Hendon. 👉

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Londoners are putting themselves at risk by mixing common cleaning products and creating toxic chemical cocktails. This morning, Group Commander Matt Hayward appeared on BBC Morning Live to talk about how to stay safe. Find out more

Londoners are putting themselves at risk by mixing common cleaning products and creating toxic chemical cocktails. This morning, Group Commander Matt Hayward appeared on BBC Morning Live to talk about how to stay safe. Find out more

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Two people were forced to jump from windows to escape a house fire caused by a catastrophic failure of an e-bike battery. Our Assistant Commissioner for Fire Safety spoke to ITV London about the incident and the importance of our #ChargeSafe⚡️ campaign

Two people were forced to jump from windows to escape a house fire caused by a catastrophic failure of an e-bike battery. Our Assistant Commissioner for Fire Safety spoke to ITV London about the incident and the importance of our #ChargeSafe⚡️ campaign

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