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WorldDisabled tenants fear fire safety despite new evacuation plans
Disabled residents in high-rise flats are still living in fear over fire safety, campaigners have warned. New regulations for Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans have come into force, but many disabled tenants are not eligible or feel landlords are not acting sufficiently.
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Property & Planning · Golders GreenRevised plans for Golders Green’s former Gwalia Club flats submitted to Brent Council
Brent Council has received an application to alter the approved plans for the former Gwalia Working Men’s Club in Golders Green. The proposal, reference 26/1174, requests revisions to internal flat layouts and improvements to fire and ventilation systems. Residents have until the consultation closes to comment.
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WorldLondon Faces 'Very High' Wildfire Risk
London is under a 'very high' risk of wildfires as temperatures climb towards 35C. The UK Health Security Agency has issued an amber heat-health alert for southern England, urging caution during the hot spell.
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WorldBarnet Residents Warned Over Garden Fire Risk
With temperatures set to reach 34C, the London Fire Brigade is issuing a stark warning to Barnet residents about the increased risk of garden fires. Crews have already dealt with over a thousand incidents this past weekend.
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WorldLondon Faces Amber Heat Alert Amid Wildfire Risk
An amber heat-health alert has been issued for London by the UK Health Security Agency as temperatures are predicted to soar. Fire and rescue services across England and Wales have already dealt with over 700 wildfires this year.
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