UK fire safety

A16-year-old boy who was left behind in a fire wants to improve evacuation procedures.

The fire service says there has been a 13% rise across the county in the last 12 months.

A council spokesperson said about 3,400 new doors had already been installed at a cost of £15.5m.

More than 20 families are living in temporary accommodation after having to leave their homes.

Essex fire service says it would be "highly irresponsible" not to order the closure of the building.

The Red Dog in High Halstow has failed to meet safety standards, a fire service said.

Fire safety officers have been issuing advice following a fatal fire on the Lincolnshire coast.

Chief fire officer, Paul Brown, says service responds to about 1,300 calls a year.