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Nine emergency calls report car fire near shopping centre and tube station

A car caught fire near Shepherd's Bush tube station, resulting in significant emergency response.

fromwww.guardian-series.co.uk

4 days ago

London politics

Fire breaks out at west London hospital

Around 60 firefighters successfully extinguished a fire at St Mary's Hospital in Paddington, with no injuries reported and an investigation ongoing.

London food

Walthamstow pub damaged after fire spreads in early morning

The Bell pub in Walthamstow caught fire early morning, causing damage to its entrance but no injuries reported.

5 days ago

London politics

Fire breaks out at Maida Vale school - the area's second blaze in two days

A fire at Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee School was contained by firefighters with no injuries reported, following a swift evacuation.

London

'No signs of fire' at major London station after commuters evacuated

Kings Cross Station was evacuated due to an automatic fire alarm, but no fire was found after firefighters searched the premises.

fromwww.kilburntimes.co.uk

London

Watch: Flames tower above Hayes electricity substation as drivers stop to film west London blaze

A transformer fire at a London substation led to a major disruption, including the full closure of Heathrow Airport and a widespread power outage.

London

Nine emergency calls report car fire near shopping centre and tube station

A car caught fire near Shepherd's Bush tube station, resulting in significant emergency response.

fromwww.guardian-series.co.uk

4 days ago

London politics

Fire breaks out at west London hospital

Around 60 firefighters successfully extinguished a fire at St Mary's Hospital in Paddington, with no injuries reported and an investigation ongoing.

London food

Walthamstow pub damaged after fire spreads in early morning

The Bell pub in Walthamstow caught fire early morning, causing damage to its entrance but no injuries reported.

5 days ago

London politics

Fire breaks out at Maida Vale school - the area's second blaze in two days

A fire at Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee School was contained by firefighters with no injuries reported, following a swift evacuation.

London

'No signs of fire' at major London station after commuters evacuated

Kings Cross Station was evacuated due to an automatic fire alarm, but no fire was found after firefighters searched the premises.

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London

Safety warning over buying e-bikes and e-scooters

Potential buyers of e-bikes and e-scooters are warned about fire risks from unsafe products during Black Friday sales.

London

Calls for all new Bromley flats to have sprinkler system amid 'fire safety scandal'

Rod Reed calls for mandatory sprinklers in all new residential builds in Bromley, highlighting fire safety concerns since Grenfell.

London politics

Sadiq Khan demands book exchanges reinstated in Tube stations amid fire safety row

TfL's closure of small libraries at tube stations over fire concerns sparked outrage, leading to Mayor Khan's intervention.

London politics

Wildfires warning issued for London as temperature set to rise to 21C

An amber wildfire warning has been issued for London and much of the UK due to rising temperatures and dry conditions.

London politics

London Fire Brigade issues urgent warning to carers over flammable skin creams after surge in care home blazes

Flammable skin creams significantly increase fire risks in care homes, prompting a call from the London Fire Brigade for caregivers to cease their use.

London

Man taken to hospital after being rescued from first floor flat fire in Woolwich

A man was hospitalized following a flat fire in Woolwich caused by unsafe cigarette disposal.

London

Safety warning over buying e-bikes and e-scooters

Potential buyers of e-bikes and e-scooters are warned about fire risks from unsafe products during Black Friday sales.

London

Calls for all new Bromley flats to have sprinkler system amid 'fire safety scandal'

Rod Reed calls for mandatory sprinklers in all new residential builds in Bromley, highlighting fire safety concerns since Grenfell.

London politics

Sadiq Khan demands book exchanges reinstated in Tube stations amid fire safety row

TfL's closure of small libraries at tube stations over fire concerns sparked outrage, leading to Mayor Khan's intervention.

London politics

Wildfires warning issued for London as temperature set to rise to 21C

An amber wildfire warning has been issued for London and much of the UK due to rising temperatures and dry conditions.

London politics

London Fire Brigade issues urgent warning to carers over flammable skin creams after surge in care home blazes

Flammable skin creams significantly increase fire risks in care homes, prompting a call from the London Fire Brigade for caregivers to cease their use.

London

Man taken to hospital after being rescued from first floor flat fire in Woolwich

A man was hospitalized following a flat fire in Woolwich caused by unsafe cigarette disposal.

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How many flights have been diverted across the world amid Heathrow Airport closure?

Heathrow Airport is closed due to a fire, leading to widespread flight cancellations and diversions.

fromFast Company

London

What's happening at Heathrow Airport? Update after London fire throws air travel into disarray

Heathrow Airport has closed due to a fire at an electrical substation, disrupting over 1,350 flights and affecting thousands of homes.

fromwww.nytimes.com

London

Firefighters Tackle Substation Fire That Cut Power at Heathrow Airport

A fire at an electrical substation disrupted power for Heathrow Airport and thousands of homes in western London, with firefighters still battling the blaze.

London

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.

London politics

Crime scene set up at scene of six-hour Sutton Wendy's fire

A fire at Wendy's in Sutton was controlled by 60 firefighters with no injuries reported.

Police established a crime scene following the six-hour incident.

London music

How many flights have been diverted across the world amid Heathrow Airport closure?

Heathrow Airport is closed due to a fire, leading to widespread flight cancellations and diversions.

fromFast Company

London

What's happening at Heathrow Airport? Update after London fire throws air travel into disarray

Heathrow Airport has closed due to a fire at an electrical substation, disrupting over 1,350 flights and affecting thousands of homes.

fromwww.nytimes.com

London

Firefighters Tackle Substation Fire That Cut Power at Heathrow Airport

A fire at an electrical substation disrupted power for Heathrow Airport and thousands of homes in western London, with firefighters still battling the blaze.

London

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.

London politics

Crime scene set up at scene of six-hour Sutton Wendy's fire

A fire at Wendy's in Sutton was controlled by 60 firefighters with no injuries reported.

Police established a crime scene following the six-hour incident.

Smoke fills skyline as fire crews tackle London blaze

Around 40 firefighters are combating a significant fire in central London affecting a mixed-use building.

UK news

Woman dies after being rescued from house fire in Plumstead

A woman died after being rescued from a house fire in Plumstead.

4 months ago

London

Woman rescued from roof of burning Catford home as three people in hospital

A woman was rescued from the roof of a burning home in Catford by firefighters, highlighting the successful emergency response.

London politics

Pictures show devastating aftermath of suspected arson attack on house in Catford

A suspected arson fire caused severe damage to a semi-detached house in Catford, leading to one hospitalization and an ongoing investigation.

fromTheregister

London

Datacenters stay up as substation fire closes Heathrow Airpo

Heathrow Airport closes due to a fire-induced power outage, while nearby datacenters remain unaffected as of the latest updates.

London

Police investigation launched as man taken to hospital after Woolwich flat fire

A flat fire in Woolwich left one man hospitalized and destroyed a second-floor flat while firefighters managed the blaze swiftly.

London food

Smoke fills skyline as fire crews tackle London blaze

Around 40 firefighters are combating a significant fire in central London affecting a mixed-use building.

UK news

Woman dies after being rescued from house fire in Plumstead

A woman died after being rescued from a house fire in Plumstead.

4 months ago

London

Woman rescued from roof of burning Catford home as three people in hospital

A woman was rescued from the roof of a burning home in Catford by firefighters, highlighting the successful emergency response.

London politics

Pictures show devastating aftermath of suspected arson attack on house in Catford

A suspected arson fire caused severe damage to a semi-detached house in Catford, leading to one hospitalization and an ongoing investigation.

fromTheregister

London

Datacenters stay up as substation fire closes Heathrow Airpo

Heathrow Airport closes due to a fire-induced power outage, while nearby datacenters remain unaffected as of the latest updates.

London

Police investigation launched as man taken to hospital after Woolwich flat fire

A flat fire in Woolwich left one man hospitalized and destroyed a second-floor flat while firefighters managed the blaze swiftly.

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London

Seven people rescued from fire in block of flats in Upper Norwood

Seven individuals were rescued from a flat fire in Upper Norwood by firefighters using advanced firefighting techniques.

fromwww.ilfordrecorder.co.uk

London

Investigation launched after dog rescued from house fire in West Hampstead

A dog was rescued from a major house fire in West Hampstead by firefighters.

London food

Man rescued from flat after fire breaks out in Ilford kitchen

A man was rescued from a flat in Ilford after a fire caused by unattended incense sticks.

London

Seven people rescued from fire in block of flats in Upper Norwood

Seven individuals were rescued from a flat fire in Upper Norwood by firefighters using advanced firefighting techniques.

fromwww.ilfordrecorder.co.uk

London

Investigation launched after dog rescued from house fire in West Hampstead

A dog was rescued from a major house fire in West Hampstead by firefighters.

London food

Man rescued from flat after fire breaks out in Ilford kitchen

A man was rescued from a flat in Ilford after a fire caused by unattended incense sticks.

Wildfire caution urged after Met Office warning

London Fire Brigade warns of wildfire risks even in cooler temperatures due to dry conditions.

fromwww.kilburntimes.co.uk

Heathrow Airport reopens as first flight takes off and service resumes

Heathrow Airport resumed operations after a power outage caused by a fire at an off-airport substation.

Passengers are advised to check flight status due to ongoing adjustments after the incident.

London

London politics

Lorry containing scrap metal goes up in flames on major road in Park Royal

A lorry carrying scrap metal caught fire on the A406 North Circular, causing major traffic disruptions in Park Royal.

London politics

London's longest-serving fire dog to retire

Sherlock, the longest-serving fire investigation dog in London Fire Brigade, is retiring after 12 years of dedicated service.

#firefighters

London

Three people treated for smoke inhalation after flat fire in east London

A significant fire at a shop in Chadwell Heath involved around 80 firefighters and 12 fire engines, with three people receiving medical treatment.

London

Dog dies after being rescued from house fire in West Hampstead

A dog rescued from a West Hampstead house fire died despite efforts from firefighters.

London

Three people treated for smoke inhalation after flat fire in east London

A significant fire at a shop in Chadwell Heath involved around 80 firefighters and 12 fire engines, with three people receiving medical treatment.

fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk

London

Dog dies after being rescued from house fire in West Hampstead

A dog rescued from a West Hampstead house fire died despite efforts from firefighters.

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London

Major emergency response after incident on quiet residential road in Dagenham

A significant emergency service response occurred in Dagenham, with various vehicles attending an unknown incident.

fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk

London

Dagenham: Two hospitalised after 'gas leak' at house in East London

Two people were hospitalized after a suspected gas leak in Dagenham, but no elevated gas levels were detected by firefighters.

London

Major emergency response after incident on quiet residential road in Dagenham

A significant emergency service response occurred in Dagenham, with various vehicles attending an unknown incident.

London

Dagenham: Two hospitalised after 'gas leak' at house in East London

Two people were hospitalized after a suspected gas leak in Dagenham, but no elevated gas levels were detected by firefighters.

more#dagenham

fromianVisits

London

The London Buzz - 29th November 2024

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.

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London

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.

London

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.

London

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.