A small pile of rubbish in a lift lobby on the 10th floor of the building
was damaged by fire. There were no reports of any injuries.
The fire is believed to have been accidental and caused by the unsafe
disposal of smoking materials.
A London Fire Brigade spokesperson said: “It’s incredibly challenging to
give up smoking but we have been backing #Stoptober as research proves if
you quit for 28 days then you’re five times more likely to quit for good.
Giving up smoking can not only prevent fires but the health benefits are
countless.
“As the weather gets chilly, more people may be tempted to smoke indoors.
But as we’ve seen from recent incidents we’ve attended; this increases the
risk of fire. Discarding cigarettes, without ensuring they’re completely
extinguished first, not only puts yourself at risk but also your family,
friends and neighbours. Quitting the habit is a sure-fire way to alleviate
the fire risk.”
The Brigade was called at 2.14am and the fire was under control by 3.25am
Five fire engines and around 35 firefighters from Old Kent Road, Peckham,
Dockhead, Lambeth and Dowgate fire stations attended the scene.
*Firefighters’ smoking safety tips*
– Use proper ashtrays, which can’t tip over and stub cigarettes out
properly.
– Don’t leave lit pipes or cigarettes unattended.
– It’s safer to smoke outside, but make sure cigarettes are put right
out and disposed of properly.
– Don’t balance cigars or cigarettes on the edge of an ashtray, or
anything else – they can tip and fall as they burn away and cause a fire.
– Take extra care when you’re tired, taking prescription drugs or if
you’ve been drinking alcohol.
– Always empty ashtrays carefully. Make sure smoking materials are out,
cold and preferably wet them before throwing into a bin – never use a
wastepaper basket.
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was damaged by fire. There were no reports of any injuries.
The fire is believed to have been accidental and caused by the unsafe
disposal of smoking materials.
A London Fire Brigade spokesperson said: “It’s incredibly challenging to
give up smoking but we have been backing #Stoptober as research proves if
you quit for 28 days then you’re five times more likely to quit for good.
Giving up smoking can not only prevent fires but the health benefits are
countless.
“As the weather gets chilly, more people may be tempted to smoke indoors.
But as we’ve seen from recent incidents we’ve attended; this increases the
risk of fire. Discarding cigarettes, without ensuring they’re completely
extinguished first, not only puts yourself at risk but also your family,
friends and neighbours. Quitting the habit is a sure-fire way to alleviate
the fire risk.”
The Brigade was called at 2.14am and the fire was under control by 3.25am
Five fire engines and around 35 firefighters from Old Kent Road, Peckham,
Dockhead, Lambeth and Dowgate fire stations attended the scene.
*Firefighters’ smoking safety tips*
– Use proper ashtrays, which can’t tip over and stub cigarettes out
properly.
– Don’t leave lit pipes or cigarettes unattended.
– It’s safer to smoke outside, but make sure cigarettes are put right
out and disposed of properly.
– Don’t balance cigars or cigarettes on the edge of an ashtray, or
anything else – they can tip and fall as they burn away and cause a fire.
– Take extra care when you’re tired, taking prescription drugs or if
you’ve been drinking alcohol.
– Always empty ashtrays carefully. Make sure smoking materials are out,
cold and preferably wet them before throwing into a bin – never use a
wastepaper basket.
*Please note : I sometimes send emails at daft times, because it suits my
set up. That doesn’t mean I expect you to respond at daft times too, unless
that also suits your arrangements. And it doesn’t mean I will always reply
to an email you send me at daft times either! *
*Sent from my iPhone – sorry for any silly typos!*
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Email: [email protected] |www.wiltshire999.co.uk
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expressed may not be official policy, but the personal views of the
originator. If you have received it in error, please notify the sender by
return e-mail and delete it from your system. You should not reproduce,
distribute, store, retransmit, use or disclose its contents to anyone.
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