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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LBC/IRN, "Bayswater multiple occupancy house fires". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/lbc/search/index.php/segment/0000200314008 (Accessed 20 Aug 2025)