Fire Brigade Issues Safety Advice After Perivale Fire |
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Carelessly discarded cigarette blamed for blaze above shop on Bilton RoadSupermarket Mieszko on Bilton Road . Picture: London Fire Brigade August 3, 2023 A bedsit above a shop in Perivale has been badly damaged by a fire this Wednesday ((2 August). The first call was received about the blaze in the flat on Bilton Road above Supermarket Mieszko at 4:56pm and it took over a hour to bring under control. Three fire engines from Northolt and Acton fire stations attended the scene. One person fled the property before the fire engines arrived and there were no reports of any injuries. The fire is believed to have been started accidentally probably by a carelessly discarded cigarette or other smoking materials. A London Fire Brigade spokesperson said, "We'd rather you didn't smoke at all, but if you are a smoker, it's absolutely vital you ensure your cigarette is completely out when you've finished smoking it. Firefighters' smoking safety tips
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