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Firefighters deal with different kind of ‘grass’ at Wimbledon

Posted on July 9, 2024 by insidecroydon

The annual Wimbledon tennis championships approach their climax this week, the world’s only Grand Slam tournament played on grass. But it was “grass” of a different kind in Wimbledon that kept a large team of firefighters busy last night, when … Continue reading →

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Fire Brigade backs petition in memory of victim of e-bike fire

Posted on January 11, 2024 by insidecroydon

The London Fire Brigade is backing a petition from the friends and family of 21-year-old Sofia Duarte, who lost her life in a fatal fire caused by the catastrophic failure of a lithium battery used to charge an e-bike. The … Continue reading →

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Two killed, two critical after house fire on Sanderstead Road

Posted on December 30, 2023 by insidecroydon

Two men died in a house fire on Sanderstead Road, South Croydon, last night. Two other men are in hospital in what police have described as “life-threatening” conditions. Firefighters and other emergency services were called out just before 11pm last … Continue reading →

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