London Fire Brigade - New figures highlight Brigade's "beds in sheds" concern: New figures released today by London Fire Brigade reveal the full life threatening extent of fires in “beds in sheds” and other buildings that should not be being lived in.
The statistics show that over the last three years there have been 235 fires – almost one every five days – in buildings that appeared to have people living in them when they should not have been. These blazes have caused four deaths and 45 serious injuries, more than one a month.
Fire Chiefs are particularly concerned at emerging evidence which shows a growth in ad-hoc “back garden developments” which sees sheds and other unsuitable buildings, such as garages and industrial units, being rented out as accommodation.
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