Bayswater hotel fire forces 140 people to evacuate
A lithium-ion battery failure sparked a fire at a Bayswater hotel, forcing 140 guests to evacuate. Five treated for smoke inhalation. Fire Brigade issues urgent safety warning.
A lithium-ion battery failure sparked a fire at a Bayswater hotel, forcing 140 guests to evacuate. Five treated for smoke inhalation. Fire Brigade issues urgent safety warning.
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