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London Fire Commissioner Andy Roe announces retirement

Andy Roe's retirement marks the end of a transformative five-year tenure at the London Fire Brigade, significantly improving its response and culture.
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Firefighters tackle warehouse blaze

Over 120 firefighters are battling a major warehouse fire in east London with drones and aerial equipment.

Seventy firefighters tackle fire in Catford high rise on day Grenfell report released

Around 70 firefighters are battling a significant blaze in a Catford tower block, reflecting the seriousness of the situation.

Fire breaks out at high-rise flats in Catford

A large fire has erupted in a Catford high-rise flat, prompting a major response from the London Fire Brigade.

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.

Barking: 50 people evacuated from flats after fire

Firefighters rescued around 50 people from a residential fire in Barking, London, where the flat was mostly destroyed.

Fire breaks out at Royal Free Hospital

A fire broke out at the Royal Free Hospital in Hampstead, leading to significant firefighting efforts and traffic disruptions in the area.

Firefighters tackle warehouse blaze

Over 120 firefighters are battling a major warehouse fire in east London with drones and aerial equipment.

Seventy firefighters tackle fire in Catford high rise on day Grenfell report released

Around 70 firefighters are battling a significant blaze in a Catford tower block, reflecting the seriousness of the situation.

Fire breaks out at high-rise flats in Catford

A large fire has erupted in a Catford high-rise flat, prompting a major response from the London Fire Brigade.

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.

Barking: 50 people evacuated from flats after fire

Firefighters rescued around 50 people from a residential fire in Barking, London, where the flat was mostly destroyed.

Fire breaks out at Royal Free Hospital

A fire broke out at the Royal Free Hospital in Hampstead, leading to significant firefighting efforts and traffic disruptions in the area.
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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.

Fire crews battle to stop gas explosion after adjoining sheds go up in flames

Fire crews controlled a fire involving gas cylinders in Wimbledon, preventing an explosion and ensuring public safety.

Recycling plant fire closes two schools

The schools in Wimbledon will remain closed until air quality is deemed safe after a significant fire at a recycling plant.

60 firefighters flock to fire in basement of Bromley multi-storey building

A significant fire in a Bromley basement has mobilized around 60 firefighters and multiple fire engines, affecting local residents and traffic.

Catford fire: Large blaze breaks out at tower block

A significant fire has broken out in a tower block in Catford, with major response from firefighters.

Plumes of smoke billow into sky as HUGE fire breaks outat house in Ilford

A significant fire broke out at a house in Ilford, drawing a major response from local firefighting resources.

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.

Fire crews battle to stop gas explosion after adjoining sheds go up in flames

Fire crews controlled a fire involving gas cylinders in Wimbledon, preventing an explosion and ensuring public safety.

Recycling plant fire closes two schools

The schools in Wimbledon will remain closed until air quality is deemed safe after a significant fire at a recycling plant.

60 firefighters flock to fire in basement of Bromley multi-storey building

A significant fire in a Bromley basement has mobilized around 60 firefighters and multiple fire engines, affecting local residents and traffic.

Catford fire: Large blaze breaks out at tower block

A significant fire has broken out in a tower block in Catford, with major response from firefighters.

Plumes of smoke billow into sky as HUGE fire breaks outat house in Ilford

A significant fire broke out at a house in Ilford, drawing a major response from local firefighting resources.
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E-bike battery fire destroys family home

E-bike battery explosions pose significant risks, exemplified by a recent catastrophic incident in London.

Two children and three adults taken to hospital after flat fire in Clerkenwell

Fire safety is crucial in the face of rising energy costs, urging caution with heating methods to prevent fires.

Three people escape house fire caused by unattended candle in Erith

Unattended candles pose significant fire risks, as demonstrated by a recent house fire in Erith that left the first floor damaged.

Abandoned cigarette causes fire in derelict house

Improper disposal of a cigarette ignited a fire in a derelict house, highlighting the importance of fire safety among smokers.

E-bike battery fire destroys family home

E-bike battery explosions pose significant risks, exemplified by a recent catastrophic incident in London.

Two children and three adults taken to hospital after flat fire in Clerkenwell

Fire safety is crucial in the face of rising energy costs, urging caution with heating methods to prevent fires.

Three people escape house fire caused by unattended candle in Erith

Unattended candles pose significant fire risks, as demonstrated by a recent house fire in Erith that left the first floor damaged.

Abandoned cigarette causes fire in derelict house

Improper disposal of a cigarette ignited a fire in a derelict house, highlighting the importance of fire safety among smokers.
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Firefighters battle blaze at Royal Free Hospital in Hampstead

Over 60 firefighters controlled a recreational building fire near the Royal Free Hospital, minimizing disruption and ensuring public safety.

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.

Man treated by ambulance crews after east London flat fire

A flat fire in Canary Wharf was caused by improperly discarded smoking materials, emphasizing the importance of safe disposal.

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.

Firefighters battle blaze at Royal Free Hospital in Hampstead

Over 60 firefighters controlled a recreational building fire near the Royal Free Hospital, minimizing disruption and ensuring public safety.

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.

Man treated by ambulance crews after east London flat fire

A flat fire in Canary Wharf was caused by improperly discarded smoking materials, emphasizing the importance of safe disposal.

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.
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Search Operation Underway After Fire in East London Apartment Building

A significant fire in east London highlights ongoing fire safety issues in buildings and raises echoes of the Grenfell Tower tragedy.

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.

Skyscraper fire in east London was caused by smoking

The flat fire in East London was caused by improperly disposed smoking materials, which sparked significant concern for local residents.

Five people taken to hospital after huge restaurant fire in Holloway

A significant fire occurred in Holloway affecting a restaurant and flats, with 100 firefighters responding and five individuals hospitalized.

Everything we know after huge fire engulfs block of flats

A major fire incident in Dagenham revealed significant safety issues in a residential building, leading to mass evacuations and a large emergency response.

Person jumps to safety to escape as huge fire engulfs Southwark workshop

The fire at Union Street was caused by lithium battery failure, posing severe dangers to occupants and firefighters alike.

Search Operation Underway After Fire in East London Apartment Building

A significant fire in east London highlights ongoing fire safety issues in buildings and raises echoes of the Grenfell Tower tragedy.

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.

Skyscraper fire in east London was caused by smoking

The flat fire in East London was caused by improperly disposed smoking materials, which sparked significant concern for local residents.

Five people taken to hospital after huge restaurant fire in Holloway

A significant fire occurred in Holloway affecting a restaurant and flats, with 100 firefighters responding and five individuals hospitalized.

Everything we know after huge fire engulfs block of flats

A major fire incident in Dagenham revealed significant safety issues in a residential building, leading to mass evacuations and a large emergency response.

Person jumps to safety to escape as huge fire engulfs Southwark workshop

The fire at Union Street was caused by lithium battery failure, posing severe dangers to occupants and firefighters alike.
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Mother calls for TfL to ban e-bikes after her daughter died in battery fire

The tragic death of Sofia Duarte from an e-bike fire highlights the urgent need for stricter regulations on e-bike safety in London.

'We lost everything in a converted e-bike fire'

Consider safety when purchasing e-bikes or conversion kits, especially regarding battery compatibility and seller reputation.

Mother calls for TfL to ban e-bikes after her daughter died in battery fire

The tragic death of Sofia Duarte from an e-bike fire highlights the urgent need for stricter regulations on e-bike safety in London.

'We lost everything in a converted e-bike fire'

Consider safety when purchasing e-bikes or conversion kits, especially regarding battery compatibility and seller reputation.
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London travel news LIVE: Blackwall Tunnel van fire sparks chaos as drivers abandon cars and crossing shut

A van fire in the Blackwall Tunnel caused major traffic delays and drivers had to abandon their cars, but no injuries were reported.

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.

Two in hospital after fire which saw 50 people evacuated from flats

A fire in a Barking building resulted in 50 evacuations and two hospitalizations, with the cause under investigation.

London travel news LIVE: Blackwall Tunnel van fire sparks chaos as drivers abandon cars and crossing shut

A van fire in the Blackwall Tunnel caused major traffic delays and drivers had to abandon their cars, but no injuries were reported.

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.

Two in hospital after fire which saw 50 people evacuated from flats

A fire in a Barking building resulted in 50 evacuations and two hospitalizations, with the cause under investigation.
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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 Fire Brigade 'failed to heed warnings of high-rise fire before Grenfell', finds report

The Lakanal House fire should have warned the London Fire Brigade about high-rise fire safety, preventing the Grenfell Tower tragedy.

London Fire Brigade 'owes it' to Grenfell survivors and bereaved to learn from inquiry, commissioner says

The London Fire Brigade must learn from the Grenfell Tower disaster to improve its response and safety protocols.

Fear of 'vapour explosion' at electric bus depot planned under tower blocks

London Fire Brigade expresses significant safety concerns regarding the planned electric bus garage under new tower blocks in Edgware.

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.

Questions over cladding after fire at Dagenham flats brought under control

The Dagenham fire raises urgent questions about fire safety regulations and the role of flammable cladding in residential buildings.

Fire which saw two rescued 'caused by e-bike'

Improperly converted e-bikes pose significant fire risks, urging caution and professional assistance to avoid dangerous situations.

London Fire Brigade 'failed to heed warnings of high-rise fire before Grenfell', finds report

The Lakanal House fire should have warned the London Fire Brigade about high-rise fire safety, preventing the Grenfell Tower tragedy.

London Fire Brigade 'owes it' to Grenfell survivors and bereaved to learn from inquiry, commissioner says

The London Fire Brigade must learn from the Grenfell Tower disaster to improve its response and safety protocols.

Fear of 'vapour explosion' at electric bus depot planned under tower blocks

London Fire Brigade expresses significant safety concerns regarding the planned electric bus garage under new tower blocks in Edgware.

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.

Questions over cladding after fire at Dagenham flats brought under control

The Dagenham fire raises urgent questions about fire safety regulations and the role of flammable cladding in residential buildings.

Fire which saw two rescued 'caused by e-bike'

Improperly converted e-bikes pose significant fire risks, urging caution and professional assistance to avoid dangerous situations.
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UK man admits Russia-linked arson charge

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.
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