• Evacuation plans for vulnerable in London are ‘dangerous postcode lottery’

    Evacuation plans for vulnerable in London are ‘dangerous postcode lottery’
    Exclusive: Firefighter, disability and Grenfell groups criticise ‘inconsistent rollout’ of emergency guidance Firefighter, disability and Grenfell groups have criticised the existence of a “dangerous postcode lottery” as data revealed an “inconsistent rollout” of emergency evacuation plans for vulnerable people across London.The Guardian submitted freedom of information requests to all London councils on how many personalised emergency evacuation plans (Peeps)
  • Fire crews tackle blaze after ‘pre-planned’ film set explosions near the O2

    Fire crews tackle blaze after ‘pre-planned’ film set explosions near the O2
    ‘Out of control’ fire destroyed a van and damaged a car and lorry, at open-air yard in Canning Town, LondonA controlled explosion on a film set near the O2 arena in London sparked a fire that destroyed a van, as well as damaging a car and lorry.London fire brigade said firefighters were called to an open-air yard in Dock Road, Silvertown, shortly before 8pm on Saturday. Continue reading...

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