The London Fire Brigade has improved operational performance since 2022; concerns over pub licensing may threaten long-standing establishments; access issues continue for residents with mobility issues.
Plaistow fire: 70 firefighters tackle blaze at east London tower block as three men treated at scene
A fire in a high-rise flat in Plaistow caused the evacuation of 30 people and saw a significant firefighting response.
Around 60 firefighters battle blaze at Hanwell garage, west London
Sixty firefighters are tackling a significant fire at a vehicle workshop in West London where one person was rescued.
30 people evacuate as firefighters flock to Hackney flat fire
A flat fire in Hackney led to the evacuation of 30 residents and a significant firefighting response.
Person dies after being hit by train in Erith
A person was pronounced dead after being hit by a train at Slade Green Station, with emergency services confirmed not treating the incident as suspicious.
350 people evacuated after gas leak shuts major road
A gas leak led to the evacuation of around 350 people from Parkhurst Road, necessitating emergency services' response.
Ten firefighters called to residential street as Maserati goes up in flames
A blue Maserati caught fire in Isle of Dogs, with firefighters extinguishing it quickly; the cause is still under investigation.
Plaistow fire: 70 firefighters tackle blaze at east London tower block as three men treated at scene
A fire in a high-rise flat in Plaistow caused the evacuation of 30 people and saw a significant firefighting response.
Around 60 firefighters battle blaze at Hanwell garage, west London
Sixty firefighters are tackling a significant fire at a vehicle workshop in West London where one person was rescued.
30 people evacuate as firefighters flock to Hackney flat fire
A flat fire in Hackney led to the evacuation of 30 residents and a significant firefighting response.
Person dies after being hit by train in Erith
A person was pronounced dead after being hit by a train at Slade Green Station, with emergency services confirmed not treating the incident as suspicious.
350 people evacuated after gas leak shuts major road
A gas leak led to the evacuation of around 350 people from Parkhurst Road, necessitating emergency services' response.
Ten firefighters called to residential street as Maserati goes up in flames
A blue Maserati caught fire in Isle of Dogs, with firefighters extinguishing it quickly; the cause is still under investigation.
Dylan Earl admitted to arson targeting a Ukrainian business, breaching the National Security Act, with alleged ties to Russian interests.
Cat rescued after being trapped between walls of south London home for 10 hours
Flint the cat spent 10 hours trapped between walls before being rescued by the London Fire Brigade and is now receiving care from the RSPCA.
London fire chief calls for 'myth busting' on building safety and company profit
Building safety regulations can coexist with economic success, as evidenced by the US modeling a profitable construction environment despite strict requirements.