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Council’s ‘no barbecues’ plea after wildfires hit New Addington
Croydon Council has issued a “no barbecues” appeal for the borough’s parks and open spaces ahead of the weekend, after two more wildfires in the borough were among the hundreds of call-outs for the London Fire Brigade on its busiest … Continue reading
‘Create firebreaks around your homes’ warning from Brigade
After one of its busiest weekends on record, with blazes in Mitcham and in Wandle Park among more than 1,300 call-outs, the LFB is issuing further appeals for the public to behave responsibly As massive wildfires continue into a second … Continue reading
Posted in Croydon parks, Environment, London Fire Brigade, London-wide issues, Mitcham, Wandle Park
Tagged France, grass fires, LFB, London Fire Brigade, Mitcham, Spain, Wandle Park, wildfires
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Fire Brigade issues urgent wild fires warning across London
The London Fire Brigade has issued an urgent warning to the public of a “severe risk of wildfires” ahead of this weekend’s heatwave. London and the south-east of England have endured drought-like conditions with unusually low rainfall since March, while … Continue reading
Fire Brigade appeals for greater care to avoid starting wildfires
As the weather warms up and the dry spell continues, the London Fire Brigade is becoming concerned at the increasing risk of grass fires and wildfires in the city’s parks and open spaces. The LFB has issued a warning after … Continue reading
London is placed on ‘amber’ warning for risk of wildfires
It is the middle of March, but such is the tinderbox nature of some of the capital’s open spaces, the London Fire Brigade has had to issue a special warning to the public to help avoid causing wildfires. The wildfire … Continue reading
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Tagged Croydon, London, London Fire Brigade, wildfires
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Green councillor criticises lack of action over climate crisis
Four years since the council established a commission to report on the environmental threats, its recommendations have not been implemeted, according to Cllr Ria Patel. By LOUISA GAUTREY Ria Patel, the leader of the Greens at Croydon Town Hall, has … Continue reading
Brigade goes the hole way to try to control summer wildfires
Major incident review found 39 appliances were unavailable because of staff shortages on Brigade’s busiest day for callouts last year One year on from what is seen as the London Fire Brigade’s busiest day for emergency call-outs since the darkest … Continue reading
