There was a fire in a 21 storey block in Wembley Park at the weekend, not far from Wembbley Stadium. It is very concerning that the block had no working fire alarms.
London Fire Bridge Press Release
Five fire engines and around 35 firefighters were called to a fire at a block of flats on Fulton Road in Wembley.
A small part of a first floor flat in a 21 storey building was destroyed by fire.
Fire investigators found the property didn't have working smoke alarms and the fire was most likely caused by the unsafe disposal of smoking materials.
A London Fire Brigade spokesperson said:
This incident shows just how vital it is to have working smoke alarms. It's also a timely reminder for smokers to ensure your cigarette is completely out when you’ve finished smoking it. If you don’t, you risk causing a fire which could not only destroy your home, but also cost you your life.
Smoking safety top tips
- It's safer to smoke outside, but make sure cigarettes are put right out and disposed of properly.
- Never smoke in bed, and avoid smoking on arm chairs and sofas – especially if you think you might fall asleep.
- Take extra care when you’re tired, taking prescription drugs or if you’ve been drinking alcohol.
- Use proper ashtrays, which can’t tip over and stub cigarettes out properly.
The Brigade was called at 1805 and the fire was under control by 2034. Fire crews from Wembley, Park Royal and Stanmore fire stations were in attendance.
A spokesperson for Quintain Ltd said:
I can confirm this was not a Quintain building, nor is it managed by Quintain Living.
This fire came after one in South Kilburn on Friday which again had no working fire alarms:
Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters were called to a fire at a maisonette on Stafford Road in Kilburn.
The whole of the fourth floor of a split level maisonette was destroyed by fire.
Fire investigators found the property didn't have working smoke alarms and the fire was most likely caused by the unsafe disposal of smoking materials.
A London Fire Brigade spokesperson said
This incident shows just how vital it is to have working smoke alarms.
It's also a timely reminder for smokers to ensure your cigarette is completely out when you’ve finished smoking it.
If you don’t, you risk causing a fire which could not only destroy your home, but also cost you your life.
Smoking safety top tips
- It's safer to smoke outside, but make sure cigarettes are put right out and disposed of properly.
- Never smoke in bed, and avoid smoking on arm chairs and sofas – especially if you think you might fall asleep.
- Take extra care when you’re tired, taking prescription drugs or if you’ve been drinking alcohol.
- Use proper ashtrays, which can’t tip over and stub cigarettes out properly.
6 comments:
It's Towerblock Tatler's portfolio. But then she tell us thar officers don't get things wrong. OK Towerblock, who got it wrong the? The buck stops at the top.
Which muppet in Building Regs or Maintenance is not qualified to do the job?
When did these buildings fail to do an Alarm Test every month?
Quintain Living is not for me.
Perhaps the developer employed their own pet Building Surveyor? If not then Tatler should resign.
This is appalling!
Do the freeholders, building management team and indeed the fire service not carry out checks?
Surely things like this should be checked on a regular basis?
Do they even carry out regular fire drills?
Do we know exactly which towerblock in Fulton Road this fire occured in?
Not all of the blocks in that area of the Wembley Park site were developed and owned by Quintain.
No, have not found out which block. Quintain responded to a query to say it was not a Quintain block or one managed by Quintain Living.
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