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Serious Fire In Dagenham

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A serious fire has broken out in Dagenham just two hours before firefighters walk out in a row over pensions.
"You see the smoke and the flames are leaping up in the air about 20, 30 foot high,"Eyewitness Ray told LBC 97.3's Iain Dale.

http://www.lbc.co.uk/serious-fire-in-dagenham-just-before-firefighter-strike-80635
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  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 32,379
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    It broke out at a scrap yard on Perry Road just after half past three - London Fire Brigade claims 1,500 tonnes of metal is alight.

    I wonder how they managed to light the metal?
  • trevgotrevgo Posts: 28,241
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    At least nothing nice will be damaged ;)
  • bryemycazbryemycaz Posts: 11,737
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    woodbush wrote: »
    It broke out at a scrap yard on Perry Road just after half past three - London Fire Brigade claims 1,500 tonnes of metal is alight.

    I wonder how they managed to light the metal?

    Scrapyard = Ford Works ;)
  • occyoccy Posts: 65,045
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    They won't stand down and strike then let the first continue. :rolleyes:
  • TouristaTourista Posts: 14,338
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    Certain its the same place that went up before.

    Stinks of ruddy burning rubber, yuk!.
  • redprimeraredprimera Posts: 163
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    Whats this, a local news channel?
  • NX-74205NX-74205 Posts: 4,691
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    woodbush wrote: »
    It broke out at a scrap yard on Perry Road just after half past three - London Fire Brigade claims 1,500 tonnes of metal is alight.

    I wonder how they managed to light the metal?

    Thermite.
  • NightFox_DancerNightFox_Dancer Posts: 14,739
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    redprimera wrote: »
    Whats this, a local news channel?

    BREAKING NEWS

    A goat has gone missing.
  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 32,379
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    NX-74205 wrote: »
    Thermite.

    Should have known that;)
  • redprimeraredprimera Posts: 163
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    NX-74205 wrote: »
    Thermite.

    Love it or hate it.

    I love it, especially on toast.
  • redprimeraredprimera Posts: 163
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    NightFox_Dancer wrote: »
    BREAKING NEWS

    A goat has gone missing.

    I'm waiting for the weather round up.
  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 6,924
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    I hope everyone at the fire and nearby are safe. We have had a few at scrappys near us. Wouldn't rule out insurance scams.
  • bazzaroobazzaroo Posts: 6,848
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    redprimera wrote: »
    I'm waiting for the weather round up.

    Dark later, lightening up around dawn.
  • rupert_pupkinrupert_pupkin Posts: 3,975
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    Was it in East London or Essex?
  • NortherlyNortherly Posts: 1,232
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    Hows the traffic on Blackfriars bridge, any reports?
  • JasonJason Posts: 76,557
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    Could explain why the traffic has been so bad around here today
  • Dr. ClawDr. Claw Posts: 7,375
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    LBC 97.3 ‏@lbc973 23m

    Member of the Fire Brigades Union: firefighters should walk away from Dagenham Fire when strike begins
  • skp20040skp20040 Posts: 66,874
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    Dr. Claw wrote: »
    LBC 97.3 ‏@lbc973 23m

    Member of the Fire Brigades Union: firefighters should walk away from Dagenham Fire when strike begins

    I heard that on the radio, but thats one person from the Union somehow I dont think those fighting the fire will listen to that unless of course they have full cover to replace them like for like and it was clear they would not leave anyway whilst there was any risk to life.
  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 5,735
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    Can see it from my window. I think the firemen are going on strike today. :(
  • occyoccy Posts: 65,045
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    Dr. Claw wrote: »
    LBC 97.3 ‏@lbc973 23m

    Member of the Fire Brigades Union: firefighters should walk away from Dagenham Fire when strike begins

    The bloke who said it is an idiot.

    LFB said that, because of the major blaze, all striking FBU staff who would normally be on duty were immediately being recalled to their stations.

    This was under the agreed "Recall to Duty Procedure" and was voluntary, it said in a statement.

    http://news.sky.com/story/1162751/dagenham-blaze-sees-firefighters-recalled
  • solenoidsolenoid Posts: 15,495
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    Combustible metals? Like Potassium?
  • RadiomaniacRadiomaniac Posts: 43,510
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    Just heard from LBC radio that the fire crews have withdrawn from the fire due to the strike.
  • taskertasker Posts: 4,062
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    Radiomaniac wrote: »
    Just heard from LBC radio that the fire crews have withdrawn from the fire due to the strike.

    Sky reporter "who's putting it out?"
    Fireman leaving the site "Don't know", "senior offices, whoever wants to put it out can"

    And you think you have my support for your strike? which the unions in their wisdom have put on as near to bonfire night as you can to try and use emotional blackmail to get your way.
    Erm, i think the answer is not printable here.
  • RadiomaniacRadiomaniac Posts: 43,510
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    tasker wrote: »
    Sky reporter "who's putting it out?"
    Fireman leaving the site "Don't know", "senior offices, whoever wants to put it out can"

    And you think you have my support for your strike? which the unions in their wisdom have put on as near to bonfire night as you can to try and use emotional blackmail to get your way.
    Erm, i think the answer is not printable here.
    I've always fully supported the fire crews, tonight I am disgusted with them (or their decision, anyway).
  • ElectraElectra Posts: 55,660
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    tasker wrote: »
    Sky reporter "who's putting it out?"
    Fireman leaving the site "Don't know", "senior offices, whoever wants to put it out can"

    And you think you have my support for your strike? which the unions in their wisdom have put on as near to bonfire night as you can to try and use emotional blackmail to get your way.
    Erm, i think the answer is not printable here.
    Radiomaniac wrote: »
    I've always fully supported the fire crews, tonight I am disgusted with them (or their decision, anyway).

    Why be disgusted with them? Surely this shows how vital they are.
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