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BBC News
5 days ago
- Health
- BBC News
Woman dies three days after flat fire in Beeston
A woman has died following a fire at a flat in a town centre in services were called to Union Street in Beeston at about 15:15 BST on Saturday after a passer-by spotted a fire had broken out in a 88-year-old woman who had been taken from her flat to Queen's Medical Centre in Nottingham died on Tuesday, said Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue investigation by the brigade and Nottinghamshire Police has ruled the fire was accidental. It was started by a naked flame in a back bedroom, the fire service said.A dog was also found unconscious in the flat, added the fire service, which was revived with a pet oxygen mask and CPR administered by a police officer on scene. Amy Goulden, fire service head of community safety and engagement, said: "I want to express our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of the woman who tragically lost her life."This is also a sad reminder of the damage that fire can do. We'd like to encourage everyone to ensure they are looking out for their elderly or vulnerable neighbours and relatives."She said free online home safety checks were available for residents, which could prompt an in-person visit, while professionals who work with vulnerable people can book on to free training.
Yahoo
05-07-2025
- Yahoo
Warning after e-bike battery causes house fire
An accidental house fire in Nottingham that saw one man rescued and eight others led to safety was caused by the failure of an e-bike battery. Three people suffered minor injuries in the blaze in Burford Road, in the Forest Fields area of the city, at about 04:20 BST on Wednesday. The flames and smoke destroyed the front room and window of the three-storey property. Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service said the outcome of the fire could have been "catastrophic". The lithium-ion battery that caused the fire had been bought second-hand online and was left charging overnight, the fire service said. Amy Goulden, head of community safety and engagement at the fire service, said: "Fires caused by lithium-ion batteries are on the rise, and as a service we are attending more of them. "This incident is just another example of how dangerous these types of fires can be. "Thankfully, the incident was resolved quickly, and we are relieved to hear the injuries of those involved are minor, however the effects could have been catastrophic." While investigating, the fire service said it found the internal doors of the property were shut, giving the residents and emergency service personnel extra time. "Although the charger was the one which had come with the bike, it may not have been through rigorous safety checks needed to sell these products new on the High Street," Ms Goulden added. In May, campaigning charity Electrical Safety First said fires caused by substandard e-scooter and e-bike batteries were "tearing through homes", and called for stricter sales rules to be introduced to reduce the risks. Follow BBC Nottingham on Facebook, on X, or on Instagram. Send your story ideas to eastmidsnews@ or via WhatsApp on 0808 100 2210. Crews called as dumped batteries 'explode' in fire E-bike battery fires 'tearing through homes' - charity Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service
BBC News
05-07-2025
- General
- BBC News
Warning after faulty e-bike battery causes house fire in Nottingham
An accidental house fire in Nottingham that saw one man rescued and eight others led to safety was caused by the failure of an e-bike people suffered minor injuries in the blaze in Burford Road, in the Forest Fields area of the city, at about 04:20 BST on flames and smoke destroyed the front room and window of the three-storey Fire and Rescue Service said the outcome of the fire could have been "catastrophic". The lithium-ion battery that caused the fire had been bought second-hand online and was left charging overnight, the fire service said. Amy Goulden, head of community safety and engagement at the fire service, said: "Fires caused by lithium-ion batteries are on the rise, and as a service we are attending more of them."This incident is just another example of how dangerous these types of fires can be."Thankfully, the incident was resolved quickly, and we are relieved to hear the injuries of those involved are minor, however the effects could have been catastrophic."While investigating, the fire service said it found the internal doors of the property were shut, giving the residents and emergency service personnel extra time."Although the charger was the one which had come with the bike, it may not have been through rigorous safety checks needed to sell these products new on the High Street," Ms Goulden May, campaigning charity Electrical Safety First said fires caused by substandard e-scooter and e-bike batteries were "tearing through homes", and called for stricter sales rules to be introduced to reduce the risks.
