Edgware - cylinders blaze at garages
Around 20 firefighters and three fire engines are dealing with a fire involving cylinders at two garages to rear of property at Whistler Gardens, Edgware, HA8.

The Brigade received multiple calls to the blaze at around 1343. Firefighters worked to bring the fire under control and a 200 metre hazard zone was initially put in place around the garages after one acetylene cylinder, one oxygen cylinder and a propane cylinder were found to be inside.

Nearby residents who were evacuated for a short time are now back in their homes and the hazard zone has been reduced to approximately 20 metres. Fire crews remain at the scene cooling the cylinders and are likely to be there overnight.

The two garages, of approximately 5 metres by 8 metres each, were destroyed by the fire, as well as a car.

Firefighters from Mill Hill, Willesden and Hendon fire stations are attending the incident.

Dagenham - block of flats fire
Four fire engines and around 20 firefighters were called to a blaze at a block of flats in Armistead Walk, Dagenham in the early hours of this morning. The fire damaged half of a communal staircase and there was heavy smoke within the building.

Four adults and two children were led to safety via an internal staircase by firefighters wearing breathing apparatus.

The Brigade was called at 0159 and the fire was under control by 0252. Fire crews from Dagenham and Barking fire stations were at the scene. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Walthamstow - flats fire
Four fire engines and around 20 firefighters were called to a blaze at a flat on Priory Court in Walthamstow last night. Half of the first floor flat was damaged by the blaze and fire crews managed to stop the fire from spreading to surrounding properties.

A woman left the building before the Brigade arrived. She was suffering from smoke inhalation and was treated at the scene by London Ambulance Service crews.

The Brigade was called at 1929 and the fire was under control by 2022. Firefighters from Tottenham, Chingford and Woodford fire stations attended the incident. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Balham - flat blaze
Four fire engines and around 20 firefighters were called to a fire at a house converted into flats on Balham High Road, Balham in the early hours of this morning. The fire completely destroyed a flat and firefighters managed to stop the fire from spreading to surrounding properties. The fire is believed to have been caused by the careless disposal of a cigarette.

A woman left the building before the Brigade arrived. She was suffering from smoke inhalation and was taken to hospital by London Ambulance Service crews.

The Brigade was called at 0225 and the fire was under control by 0328. Fire crews from Tooting and Clapham fire station attended the incident.


MONDAY 7 APRIL

Tooting - house fire
Four fire engines and around 20 firefighters were called to a house fire this morning on Headington Road.

The blaze damaged half of the ground floor, stairs and the whole of the first floor. Four people left the house before the Brigade arrived.

The Brigade was called at 0605 and the fire was under control by 0714. Crews from Tooting Fire Station and the surrounding area attended the incident. The cause of the fire is under investigation.


SUNDAY 6 APRIL

Hammersmith - restaurant fire
Four fire engines and around 20 firefighters were called to a blaze at a restaurant on Rainville Road in Hammersmith last night. The fire damaged part of the ground floor kitchen and a small amount of the second floor was also damaged in the blaze.

The Brigade was called at 1940 and the fire was under control by 2150. Fire crews from Hammersmith, Chiswick and Kensington fire stations attended the incident. The cause of the fire is under investigation.


SATURDAY 5 APRIL

Brixton - shop fire
Fifteen fire engines and around 75 firefighters were called to a blaze at a shop with offices above on Brixton Road in Brixton this morning.

The fire badly damaged the ground floor and completely destroyed the building's first, second and third floors and roof. Firefighters also cooled eight butane cylinders that were involved in the blaze.

Seven adults and a child were evacuated from an adjacent building before the arrival of the Brigade and they were treated for smoke inhalation by the London Ambulance Service.

The Brigade was called at 1047 and the fire was under control by 1802. Fire cres from Brixton and surrounding stations attended the incident. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Edgware - timber yard fire
Eight fire engines and around 40 firefighters were called to a blaze at a timber yard in Barnfield Road, Edgware last night.

The timber yard and outbuildings, measuring approximately 30 metres by 30 metres was completely destroyed by the fire.

Firefighters using jets and breathing apparatus were bringing the fire under control at 0252 Saturday morining. The Brigade was called at 2146 on Friday. Crews remained at the scene throughout the night and into the morning damping down the scene. Fire crews from Mill Hill, Stanmore, Barnet, Hendon and Finchley fire stations attended the incident. The cause of the fire is under investigation.


FRIDAY 4 APRIL

Plaistow - fire in block of flats
A fire at a flat on the ninth floor of a 22 storey block of flats in New Barn Street, Plaistow, was tackled by six fire engines and around thirty firefighters this evening.

The Brigade was called at 1842 and firefighters wearing breathing apparatus stopped the blaze in the four room flat from spreading, with the fire under control by 2024. Half of the flat was damaged by the fire.

A woman and two children left the flat before the arrival of the Brigade and were treated by London Ambulance Service for smoke inhalation and shock.

An elderly woman suffering minor smoke inhalation was escorted to safety from the 19th floor by firefighters and treated at the scene by London Ambulance Service.

The cause of the fire is under investigation by London Fire Brigade and the police.

Notting Hill - office fire
Six fire engines and around thirty firefighters fought a fire at an office building of four floors and a basement at Holland Park, Notting Hill. Around a fifth of the ground floor was damaged by fire.

Three people were rescued from the second floor by firefighters using a turntable ladder. A further two people were led to safety by fire crews wearing breathing apparatus.

The Brigade was called at 1423 and the fire was under control by 1532.

Firefighters from Chelsea, Hammersmith, Paddington, North Kensington and Kensington fire stations attended the incident.

Upminster - farm fire
Six fire engines and around 30 firefighters tackled a severe fire at farm buildings on Gerbins Lane in Upminster this morning.

The Brigade was called at 0909 and the blaze was under control by 1141.

A single storey metal building of approximately 30 metres by 5 metres was substantially damaged by fire. Two adjacent single storey industrial units, both 30 metres by five metres, were also involved in the fire and slightly damaged.

Firefighters removed nine gas cylinders, including one acetylene cylinder, from an adjacent building as a precaution. These can explode if exposed to heat.

South Harrow - shed and garage fire
Four fire engines and around 20 firefighters were called to a blaze at a range of sheds and garages on Minehead Road last night.

The fire also involved two propane cylinders which had to be cooled. Some cylinders can explode when exposed to heat and around 30 residents were evacuated from neighbouring houses for around an hour as a precaution.

The Brigade was called at 1907 and the fire was under control at 2114. Crews from Northolt, Wimbledon and Southall attended the blaze. The cause of the fire is under investigation.


THURSDAY 3 APRIL

Chiswick - shop blaze
Four fire engines and around 20 firefighters were called to a fire at a shop on Turnham Green Terrace, Chiswick in the early hours of this morning. The fire damaged a small amount of the single storey shop.

The Brigade was called at 0157 and the fire was under control by 0246. Fire crews from Acton, Hammersmith and Chiswick fire stations attended the incident. The cause of the fire is under investigation.


WEDNESDAY 2 APRIL

Hanwell - cylinder fire
Firefighters were called to a blaze at a garden shed on Boston Road in Hanwell yesterday afternoon. The fire completely destroyed the shed and the fire also damaged some nearby fences.

Butane cylinders were involved in the incident. Several cylinders exploded and another one had also been exposed to heat. A 50 metre hazard zone was put in place and around 50 people were evacuated from nearby homes and a community centre.

Watch Manager Peter Elliot said; "Crews worked quickly to bring the fire under control and to cool the cylinder down which was also close to exploding. The hazard zone was in place for around 20 minutes and then people were allowed back into their properties. This incident highlights how dangerous cylinders can be when exposed to heat and I would urge people to check their garden sheds for any unwanted cylinders or paint tins. Cylinders should also be stored and have the correct signage".

For more information on cylinders please go to www.london-fire.gov.uk/­news/­cylinders.asp#safe_cylinder.

The Brigade was called at 1801 and the fire was under control by 1920. Fire crews from Ealing fire station were at the scene. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Harrow - hotel blaze
Four fire engines and around 20 firefighters were called to a fire at a hotel on Hindes Road in Harrow last night. The fire damaged part of the roof and fire crews managed to stop the fire from spreading to surrounding rooms.

Around 20 people left the building before the Brigade arrived.

The Brigade was called at 2246 and the fire was under control by 0040. Firefighters from Harrow, Northolt and Wembley fire stations attended the incident. The cause of the fire is under investigation.


TUESDAY 1 APRIL

Harringay - flat fire
Six fire engines and around 30 firefighters were called to a blaze at a flat with a shop below on Grand Parade in Harringay this morning. The fire severely damaged the third floor and also part of the roof was destroyed by the blaze.

Four adults and six children were led to safety by fire crews wearing breathing apparatus via an internal staircase.

The Brigade was called at 0554 and the fire was under control by 0802. Firefighters from Tottenham, Hornsey and Holloway fire stations attended the incident. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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