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Carbon monoxide is a silent killer and nearly took the lives of 7 people including 5 children in Harlesden. Make sure you've got a carbon monoxide alarm now http://bit.ly/1RTpVVk
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Sandy Davies
Sandy Davies The phras you can't hear, smell or taste and if you suspect carbon monoxide get out and stay out then dial 999
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Give yourself a pat on the back if you correctly guessed the fire below was caused by a candle. 
Candles, incense sticks and oil burners can be atmospheric but they're also one of the biggest causes of fire within the home. 
Find out the simple steps you can follow to keep your home and family safe when using candles here: http://www.london-fire.gov.uk/UsingCandles.asp
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Candles, incense and oil burners are one of the biggest causes of fire within homes. Always keep an eye on these items to keep you and your home safe.
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Robert Mansfield
Robert Mansfield If thats the damage a candle can cause, I think I'll stick to light bulbs!!
2January 16 at 11:09am
London Fire Brigade
Can you guess what started the fire that caused this damage The answer will be revealed at 7pm tonight!
A) A candle
B) A cigarette
C) An electric heater
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Lucy Eleanor
Lucy Eleanor I'm guessing Electric heater as the weather's turned and the brigade will be wanting to warn people about the dangers of electric heaters.
5January 16 at 2:19am
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Robert Mansfield
Robert Mansfield A would say, a candle.
2January 16 at 2:48am
London Fire Brigade
Brrrr it's getting cold out there... as temperatures drop this weekend stay safe by keeping away from icy lakes and ponds. And if your pet gets into difficulty call 999. 
Our trained crews are best equipped to rescue anyone so don't try venturing in yourself. More advice here: bit.ly/1Q2xt6n
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Olusegun Isaac
Olusegun Isaac Kudos to a well trained crew.
2January 15 at 11:43am
Susan Witham Simmons
Susan Witham Simmons Doing similar training here in the states--- stay safe!
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What do you think of the new Fire Kills smoke alarm adverts? Will it make you test your unsung heroes in your home. Having smoke alarms that don't work are useless. Test yours now!
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Kay Pilkington
Kay Pilkington Any advert that brings the dangers of no smoke alarm or not working ones is better than nothing. This goes for CO2 detectors as well
3January 14 at 10:54am
Betty Ioannides
Betty Ioannides Hi there, we are putting up our smoke alarms and really need help with positioning them in the right place in each room and at the right height from the ceiling. How can we get the help we need?
This one is outside kitchen
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London Fire Brigade
Over 80 London firefighters gave a guard of honour at the funeral of London's first post-war black firefighter Frank Bailey. FBU National Secretary for Black & Ethnic Minority Members Michael Nicholas said: "A chance encounter between his daughter Alexis and an FBU London official in 2000 brought Frank to our attention. 
"His knowledge and passion for black self-organisation and progression in our society remains an inspiration to us today and he is rightly thought of as the father of black firefighting in this country and should not be forgotten." http://bit.ly/1PNQ9Xo