Firefighters warn of Halloween and Diwali fire dangers

Firefighters are warning people in Croydon and across London to take extra care with candles in order to minimise the risk of fire, in the run up to Halloween and Diwali celebrations.The London Fire Brigade is concerned about a potential increase in casualties caused by fires, with the celebrations of the first day of the Hindu festival of light today (Sunday) and Halloween falling tomorrow.In the last five years, during the period between October 22 and November 13, London Fire Brigade crews...