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Blazes a ‘wake-up call’ on climate change, firefighters warn after record heat

The outbreak of hundreds of fires amid record temperatures has been labelled a “wake-up call” on climate change, as the UK counts the cost of the heatwave. As temperatures climbed above 40C for the first time ever on Tuesday, major fire incidents ...

20 Jul 2022 at 19:34

More than 1,000 buildings unsafe five years after Grenfell – LFB chief

The boss of London Fire Brigade has said it is “extremely concerning” that more than 1,000 residential buildings in the capital still have serious fire safety failings almost five years after Grenfell. LFB Commissioner Andy Roe welcomed new ...

18 May 2022 at 01:25

Firefighters called to blaze at heritage-listed London church

Dozens of firefighters were battling a blaze at a heritage-listed church in north-west London early on Friday morning. Some 80 firefighters have been sent to St Mark’s Church in Hamilton Terrace, St John’s Wood, the London Fire Brigade ...

27 Jan 2023 at 02:12

120 people evacuated due to fire at 19-storey block of flats in London

About 120 people were evacuated due to a fire at a 19-storey block of flats in south-east London. There were no injuries reported at the blaze in St Mark’s Square, Bromley, which was tackled by 15 fire engines and about 100 ...

03 Jul 2022 at 19:35

Man arrested on suspicion of murder after fire at flats in east London

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after one person, believed to be a woman, died in a fire at a block of flats in east London. Five others were taken to hospital following the blaze on Tollgate Road in Beckton,...

07 Apr 2023 at 09:05

New London Fire Brigade equipment after Grenfell Inquiry recommendations

The London Fire Brigade (LFB) now has the tallest turntable ladders in its history, among a host of new equipment introduced by the service after the recommendations of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry’s first phase. A 64m ...

13 Mar 2024 at 00:01

London Fire Brigade ‘failed to heed warnings of high-rise fire before Grenfell’

A fatal fire at a housing block in 2009 should have alerted the London Fire Brigade (LFB) to the “shortcomings” in its ability to fight blazes in high-rise buildings, the final report of the inquiry into the ...

04 Sept 2024 at 11:45

Fire brigade ‘fully accepts’ Grenfell Tower Inquiry report recommendations

London Fire Brigade said it accepts in full the recommendations directed towards the service from the Grenfell Tower Inquiry final report, exactly a month since its publication. The capital’s fire chief ...

04 Oct 2024 at 15:41

London Fire Brigade ‘exceptionally busy’ taking high number of weekend calls

London Fire Brigade (LFB) had an “exceptionally busy” weekend, taking more than twice as many calls as usual and tackling several significant weather-related incidents across the capital. 999 control ...

25 Jul 2022 at 17:46

Two dogs killed and two homes destroyed in separate e-bike and e-scooter fires

Two dogs were killed and two homes were destroyed in separate fires involving an e-bike and an e-scooter just hours apart. London Fire Brigade (LFB) said a charging e-scooter burst into flames at a ...

05 Feb 2025 at 11:23

Fire investigation dog who attended Grenfell retires after 12 years of service

A fire investigation dog who attended the Grenfell Tower fire during his 12 years of service with the London Fire Brigade (LFB) has retired. Sherlock, a working cocker spaniel born in 2012, joined ...

28 Feb 2025 at 11:00

London church described as ‘historical treasure’ destroyed by fire

Authorities are investigating after a heritage-listed northwest London church described as an “architectural and historical treasure” was destroyed by fire. Some 80 firefighters battled the blaze ...

27 Jan 2023 at 11:19

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