Electric blanket fires have increased since last year, charity warns

Electric blanket fires have increased since last year, charity warns

The number of electric blanket fires has increased since last year, a charity has warned. Electrical Safety First, which aims to reduce injuries from electrical accidents, said that high energy bills and... Read more »
As it happened: Heatwave latest: Major incident declared as London hits 40C and fires burn

As it happened: Heatwave latest: Major incident declared as London hits 40C and fires burn

Images on TV news shows fire destroy homes in the east London villageImage caption: Images on TV news shows fire destroy homes in the east London village We’ve heard from some Wennington... Read more »
Antonio Conte wants to manage club that has ‘recently won’ as he fires dig at Tottenham

Antonio Conte wants to manage club that has ‘recently won’ as he fires dig at Tottenham

A ntonio Conte has revealed he would like to manage a team “that has recently won”, as he emphasised the need for a club to have a successful history in an apparent... Read more »
London fire brigade warns public not to tackle ebike fires | Cycling

London fire brigade warns public not to tackle ebike fires | Cycling

The London fire brigade has warned the public not to tackle ebike fires and has demanded “proper regulation” after a man sustained life-changing injuries when his bike caught fire on Friday, one... Read more »
Arsenal 3-1 Manchester United: north London Deja vu for United as Declan Rice fires Gunners to victory

Arsenal 3-1 Manchester United: north London Deja vu for United as Declan Rice fires Gunners to victory

Manchester United suffered their second loss in North London this season, as two added time goals saw Arsenal beat the Red Devils 3-1 at the Emirates Stadium. The visitors took an early... Read more »
Record-breaking year for e-bike fires in London, brigade warns

Record-breaking year for e-bike fires in London, brigade warns

So far in 2023, crews have already fought 104 e-bike fires along with 19 e-scooter blazes, overtaking the 116 total fires attended in the whole of last year, and higher than any... Read more »
Europe heatwave latest news: Rome shatters temperature record as Switzerland, Spain and Greece battle fires

Europe heatwave latest news: Rome shatters temperature record as Switzerland, Spain and Greece battle fires

Huge wildfire rages on La Palma forcing thousands to evacuate For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to... Read more »
Britain fires up coal plant as weather becomes too hot for solar panels to work efficiently

Britain fires up coal plant as weather becomes too hot for solar panels to work efficiently

The weekend’s heatwave was followed by storms across Britain, which disrupted both domestic and international travel. More than 15,000 easyJet passengers have seen their flights cancelled over the past few days as... Read more »
China in his hands — Home fires burning — Waiting for the ax – POLITICO

China in his hands — Home fires burning — Waiting for the ax – POLITICO

Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. Presented by Blackstone. By ESTHER WEBBER PRESENTED BY Send tips here | Subscribe for free | Listen to Playbook and view... Read more »
Firefighters concerned winter heating fires could soar to levels not seen since the Big Freeze of 2010

Firefighters concerned winter heating fires could soar to levels not seen since the Big Freeze of 2010

London Fire Brigade is offering their advice on how to safely stay warm through the winter nights over concerns heating-related fires could soar to levels not seen since the Big Freeze of... Read more »