By Matthew Roscoe • Updated: 19 Jul 2022 • 16:28
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According to Mr Khan, the London Fire Brigade is under “immense pressure” after responding to several huge fires since temperatures began soaring in the UK.
“NEW: London Fire Brigade has just declared a Major Incident in response to a huge surge in fires across the capital today,” he wrote on Twitter.
“This is critical: @LondonFire is under immense pressure. Please be safe.”
“I’m in touch with the Commissioner and will share updates when I have them.”
He added: “Remember:
⚠️ Don’t BBQ on grass or balconies ⚠️ Don’t leave broken bottles or glass on the grass (it can start fires) ⚠️ Dispose of cigarettes safely ⚠️ Report a fire as soon as you see one
“Don’t take risks. Stay safe in the heat.”
Remember: ⚠️ Don't BBQ on grass or balconies⚠️ Don't leave broken bottles or glass on the grass (it can start fires)⚠️ Dispose of cigarettes safely⚠️ Report a fire as soon as you see one Don't take risks. Stay safe in the heat. — Sadiq Khan (@SadiqKhan) July 19, 2022
Remember:
⚠️ Don't BBQ on grass or balconies⚠️ Don't leave broken bottles or glass on the grass (it can start fires)⚠️ Dispose of cigarettes safely⚠️ Report a fire as soon as you see one
Don't take risks. Stay safe in the heat.
— Sadiq Khan (@SadiqKhan) July 19, 2022
The fire service tweeted: “We have declared a major incident as firefighters battle several significant fires across the capital during today’s record-breaking heatwave.”
We have declared a major incident as firefighters battle several significant fires across the capital during today’s record-breaking heatwave. For the latest on those, follow this account @londonfire https://t.co/1ThCGrc33K pic.twitter.com/Tp4J0l2Zkr — London Fire Brigade (@LondonFire) July 19, 2022
We have declared a major incident as firefighters battle several significant fires across the capital during today’s record-breaking heatwave. For the latest on those, follow this account @londonfire https://t.co/1ThCGrc33K pic.twitter.com/Tp4J0l2Zkr
— London Fire Brigade (@LondonFire) July 19, 2022
Earlier, the MetOffice confirmed a new record temperature had been recorded in the UK with the mercury hitting 40.2 degrees celsius at London’s Heathrow Airport.
The MetOffice issued warnings to be #weatheraware and to take the necessary precautions as the mercury is still climbing.
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