Ealing is the worst west London borough for causing accidental alcohol related fires and in the top 10 for the mishaps across the capital, it has been revealed.
According to new figures released by the London Fire Brigade, three west London boroughs were in the top 10 for fires where alcohol was a cause.
Ealing came in sixth place with 103 incidents over the last five years related to alcohol, with Hammersmith and Fulham in ninth place with 94.
Westminster was also listed at number 10, having had 92 incidents reportedly linked to booze.
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A London Fire Brigade spokesperson said: "The most common causes of fires involving alcohol include cigarettes not being put out properly and candles or cooking being left unattended after people have fallen asleep."
Eat, Drink and Be Safe
The growing number of drink related incidents has prompted the Brigade to remind Londoners of the new Eat, Drink and Be Safe WhatsApp alerts which people can sign up to as part of an alcohol awareness campaign.
Free alerts with helpful video hints and reminders from the capital's emergency services go directly to mobile phones and are due to be sent out throughout the Christmas party season until New Year's Day.
London Fire Brigade Director of Operations Dave Brown said: "When people are under the influence of alcohol they are more likely to take risks, their responses become slower and they can fall asleep easily, which can be a dangerous combination if a fire starts.
"We want all Londoners to Eat, Drink and Be Safe during this festive period and by signing up to our WhatsApp alerts, partygoers can receive free, helpful, advice which if followed will hopefully mean they won't need the help of the emergency services during their Christmas nights out."
To sign up to the What's App messages, follow these steps:
- Save the Eat, Drink and Be Safe number into your phone contacts 07899 782 640
- Send a message saying "I'm in", to the Eat, Drink and Be Safe WhatsApp number
- Eat, drink and let us help you stay safe – you'll receive your first video message soon
