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Watch: House explodes in fireball metres away from London bus

A house explosion in Ilford resulted in a large fire, multiple injuries, and an ongoing investigation into the cause.

Two people in hospital after sudden explosion at Ilford house

A house explosion in Ilford caused injuries and significant fire damage, triggering an extensive firefighting response.

80 firefighters tackle huge blaze at gym and restaurant for more than seven hours

A significant fire at a gym and restaurant in Ilford required extensive emergency response efforts.
The use of technology, like smartphone video streams, enhanced situational awareness for fire control.

Debris of house scattered across residential street after sudden Ilford explosion

A sudden explosion in a residential area of Ilford caused significant damage and disruption, with firefighters working to control the ongoing blaze.

Watch: House explodes in fireball metres away from London bus

A house explosion in Ilford resulted in a large fire, multiple injuries, and an ongoing investigation into the cause.

Two people in hospital after sudden explosion at Ilford house

A house explosion in Ilford caused injuries and significant fire damage, triggering an extensive firefighting response.

80 firefighters tackle huge blaze at gym and restaurant for more than seven hours

A significant fire at a gym and restaurant in Ilford required extensive emergency response efforts.
The use of technology, like smartphone video streams, enhanced situational awareness for fire control.

Debris of house scattered across residential street after sudden Ilford explosion

A sudden explosion in a residential area of Ilford caused significant damage and disruption, with firefighters working to control the ongoing blaze.
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#london

Dozens of firefighters tackle flooding in Kings Cross as hotel evacuated

A water main burst caused significant flooding near King's Cross station, leading to evacuations and traffic disruptions.

Residents evacuated from tower block after fire

Thirty residents evacuated from a fire in a tower block in east London; cause under investigation.

Explosion at house leaves two in hospital

Two people injured in a house explosion in Ilford, London, prompting a significant emergency response.

Second London high-rise fire in 24 hours burns at flats in Blackwall

Recent fires in London highlight the ongoing risks associated with high-rise buildings and the importance of rapid firefighting responses.

New Malden: Fire at south London house under investigation

A house fire in south-west London is under investigation, with significant damage reported to two floors and a conservatory.

Convicted paedophile 'behind huge film set explosion' near London's O2 Arena

A convicted paedophile orchestrated a dangerous explosion on set, causing panic and destruction.

Dozens of firefighters tackle flooding in Kings Cross as hotel evacuated

A water main burst caused significant flooding near King's Cross station, leading to evacuations and traffic disruptions.

Residents evacuated from tower block after fire

Thirty residents evacuated from a fire in a tower block in east London; cause under investigation.

Explosion at house leaves two in hospital

Two people injured in a house explosion in Ilford, London, prompting a significant emergency response.

Second London high-rise fire in 24 hours burns at flats in Blackwall

Recent fires in London highlight the ongoing risks associated with high-rise buildings and the importance of rapid firefighting responses.

New Malden: Fire at south London house under investigation

A house fire in south-west London is under investigation, with significant damage reported to two floors and a conservatory.

Convicted paedophile 'behind huge film set explosion' near London's O2 Arena

A convicted paedophile orchestrated a dangerous explosion on set, causing panic and destruction.
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#emergency-response

Firefighters tackle blaze at Catford tower block on same day Grenfell report released

A significant fire in a Catford tower block is currently under control by 70 firefighters on the day of the Grenfell Inquiry report.

Barking fire: Two people rushed to hospital as blaze destroys flat in east London

A fire at a flat in east London left two people hospitalized and caused significant damage, with over 50 residents evacuated safely.

Shocking image shows Barnet Council truck crushed after crash into home

No injuries reported after a Barnet Council truck crashed into a Mill Hill home.

About 70 firefighters tackling blaze in south-east London tower block

A large fire involving two flats in a Catford tower block is being handled by approximately 70 firefighters and 10 fire engines.

Major grass fire destroys over 100 acres of land in local park

Drones significantly aided firefighting efforts during a major grass fire in Rainham, allowing for real-time assessment of damage and response effectiveness.

Hackney fire: Seventy firefighters tackle huge blaze at Mossbourne Federation School

A fire broke out at Mossbourne Community Academy in Hackney, prompting a quick response from around 70 firefighters who brought it under control swiftly.

Firefighters tackle blaze at Catford tower block on same day Grenfell report released

A significant fire in a Catford tower block is currently under control by 70 firefighters on the day of the Grenfell Inquiry report.

Barking fire: Two people rushed to hospital as blaze destroys flat in east London

A fire at a flat in east London left two people hospitalized and caused significant damage, with over 50 residents evacuated safely.

Shocking image shows Barnet Council truck crushed after crash into home

No injuries reported after a Barnet Council truck crashed into a Mill Hill home.

About 70 firefighters tackling blaze in south-east London tower block

A large fire involving two flats in a Catford tower block is being handled by approximately 70 firefighters and 10 fire engines.

Major grass fire destroys over 100 acres of land in local park

Drones significantly aided firefighting efforts during a major grass fire in Rainham, allowing for real-time assessment of damage and response effectiveness.

Hackney fire: Seventy firefighters tackle huge blaze at Mossbourne Federation School

A fire broke out at Mossbourne Community Academy in Hackney, prompting a quick response from around 70 firefighters who brought it under control swiftly.
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As a fire brigade commander I hid my stress. Then it made me too sick to work | JD Murphy

The emotional toll of revisiting trauma can lead to mental distress, as experienced by a fire brigade commander while documenting the Grenfell Tower tragedy.
#public-safety

Hundreds in Croydon evacuated in middle-of-night due to gas leak caused by crash

A gas main rupture due to a car crash led to the evacuation of 300 residents in Croydon amidst poor support from local authorities.

Fire crews flock to smoking manhole on busy Bromley road

Fire crews swiftly addressed a smoking manhole in Bromley, ensuring safety and mitigating traffic disruptions caused by the incident.

Hundreds in Croydon evacuated in middle-of-night due to gas leak caused by crash

A gas main rupture due to a car crash led to the evacuation of 300 residents in Croydon amidst poor support from local authorities.

Fire crews flock to smoking manhole on busy Bromley road

Fire crews swiftly addressed a smoking manhole in Bromley, ensuring safety and mitigating traffic disruptions caused by the incident.
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#emergency-services

Driver rescued from car caught in flood as Wallington hit by torrential rain

Drivers should avoid floodwaters as they can easily become stranded or float away.

Two-hour house fire in New Malden under investigation

A fire in New Malden severely damaged a house; the cause is under investigation after firefighters contained it within two hours.

Male taken to hospital after incident on quiet residential road in Greenwich

A male fell unwell in Greenwich and was taken to the hospital.
Emergency services, including ambulance and fire crews, responded to the incident.

Driver rescued from car caught in flood as Wallington hit by torrential rain

Drivers should avoid floodwaters as they can easily become stranded or float away.

Two-hour house fire in New Malden under investigation

A fire in New Malden severely damaged a house; the cause is under investigation after firefighters contained it within two hours.

Male taken to hospital after incident on quiet residential road in Greenwich

A male fell unwell in Greenwich and was taken to the hospital.
Emergency services, including ambulance and fire crews, responded to the incident.
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#evacuation

Watch: Huge fire rips through block of flats in east London

A major fire in an east London tower block led to evacuations, hospitalizations, and ongoing investigations into safety measures and fire causes.

People evacuated after flooding hits homes near King's Cross station

A burst pipe near King's Cross led to significant flooding, causing evacuations and road shut down.

Gas leak in derelict building prompts evacuation from nearby homes

A gas leak in a derelict house in north London prompted the evacuation of around 100 people.
The incident was over for firefighters after just over four hours, and there were no reports of injuries.

Watch: Huge fire rips through block of flats in east London

A major fire in an east London tower block led to evacuations, hospitalizations, and ongoing investigations into safety measures and fire causes.

People evacuated after flooding hits homes near King's Cross station

A burst pipe near King's Cross led to significant flooding, causing evacuations and road shut down.

Gas leak in derelict building prompts evacuation from nearby homes

A gas leak in a derelict house in north London prompted the evacuation of around 100 people.
The incident was over for firefighters after just over four hours, and there were no reports of injuries.
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Met Police launch investigation after six fires set off in Soho

Dramatic late-night incident unfolds on Monmouth Street, where police officers extinguish multiple fires before fire brigade intervention.
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