Bayswater multiple occupancy house fires

Title

Bayswater multiple occupancy house fires

Genre

News report; Interview

TX Date

Unknown

Year of production

1983

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Duration

00:05:32

Description

Report on two more fires in Bayswater, at Princess Square and Inverness Terrace, in multiple occupancy buildings, with calls for improved safety regulations as outlined in a proposed Parliamentary bill. Student Rufus Badejo(?) describes his escape. Also comment from Chris Holmes of the Campaign for Single Homeless People (CHAR); head of fire prevention at London Fire Brigade, Mike Doherty(?). Female reporter not identified.

Contributors

Chris Holmes; Rufus Badejo(?); Mike Doherty(?)

Keywords

Deaths; Legislation; London; Parliamentary bills; Fires; Housing; Hostels; CHAR; Hotels; Fire safety; Private rented accommodation; Bayswater; Building regulations; Safety in the home

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