E-Bike fire in London near Buckingham Palace, important to note the volume of fire gasses (smoke) coming from the bike, now imagine this in your home!
🔥 Do not charge in escape routes.
🔥 Do not charge overnight or when not home.
🔥 Do not use cheap alternative parts and batteries.
Two adults and four children fled a fire at a maisonette in #NewAddington.
The fire is believed to have been caused by the failure of lithium batteries in a converted e-bike.
Read more about the incident and how to use e-bikes and e-scooters safely 👇
https://t.co/F01qQRHSaH
Our crews use fire escape hoods when helping members of the public out of buildings filled with toxic smoke.
The hoods provide a person with 15 minutes of clean, filtered air and have been used more than 200 times since their introduction to LFB.
https://t.co/bD6BzhtqJp
Today’s announcement is a result of our commitment to implement significant changes to the way we operate following the recommendations of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry.
New technology
New firefighting equipment
New process
We will continue to improve our service to Londoners.
We are pleased to announce that today we have completed all 29 of the recommendations directed at London Fire Brigade from Phase 1 of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry.
There is more to do, but we are proud to have reached this important milestone.
Read more >> https://t.co/G4EVdEdAh6
West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority is pleased to announce the appointment of Oliver Lee OBE as interim Chief Executive Officer.
Please click the link to read more on our website: 🔗 https://t.co/jFzzYzkJ4j
When you're charging your e-bike or e-scooter, make sure you're using the correct charger, you're not overcharging and you're not charging the device unattended.
For more #ChargeSafe advice ⬇️
https://t.co/68uOOVp5bu
Portsmouth student block fails fire safety standards and Unite Students applies to remove cladding and other #firesafety improvements https://t.co/4kTSNWNO0j
This was the aftermath of a BBQ fire at a block of flats in #Croydon#thisweek. It shows why you should never BBQ on your balcony.
Never leave a BBQ unattended, be careful where you position it and keep it away from anything flammable 🔥 https://t.co/3HbaGvlMxW
Fires involving lithium batteries are the fastest growing fire risk in London 🔋🔥
We attended over 116 fires involving e-scooters and e-bikes in 2022. These fires are often caused when charging batteries. Follow our tips and #ChargeSafe⚡https://t.co/OZQ9WWNV2z
Firefighters are issuing a cooking safety reminder after a flat fire in #Shoreditch. Cooking should never be left unattended on the hob or grill - if you have to leave the kitchen, turn off the heat. https://t.co/EDhwvIul2X