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Carbon monoxide incidents in London double as Brigade warns of dangers from ‘silent killer’
London Fire Brigade attended more than 1,700 callouts to carbon monoxide incidents in 2024/25.
Yesterday 9:00 AMLondon-wideSafety warnings -
House fire that killed a mother, her three children, and two guests was a ‘tragic accident’ ignited by firework, inquest finds
Six people died in a “catastrophic” house fire on first night of Diwali in Hounslow in November 2023, Coroner says
05/09/2025 10:00 AMHounslowIncidents -
London Fire Brigade champions Young Voices project to help shape the future
A new project launched by London Fire Brigade is empowering young members of staff to shape the future of the Brigade.
14/08/2025 12:00 PMLondon-wideOur people -
Firefighters practise their emergency rescue and salvage response at the Royal Academy of Music
Fire crews recently tested their emergency response skills in a training exercise at the Royal Academy of Music’s Grade II listed building in central London
11/08/2025 10:00 AMLondon-wideCommunity -
Deliberately set fires risk destroying properties and wildlife as London set for another heatwave
Brigade warns wildfires are commonly caused by people and urges everyone to behave responsibly.
08/08/2025 1:00 PMLondon-wideSafety warnings -
London firefighters rescue an average of six people a day from 43 types of emergencies
New data from London Fire Brigade has revealed that firefighters rescued 3,627 people since January 2024 – an average of more than six people a day.
07/08/2025 9:00 AMLondon-wideOur campaigns -
London Fire Brigade appoints two new Deputy Commissioners
Brigade announces the appointments of Spencer Sutcliff and Mat Walker.
05/08/2025 10:00 AMLondon-wideOur people -
Southwark firefighters and fire safety team deliver day of action at Borough Market
Southwark Borough’s firefighters and Fire Safety Officers recently spent the day at Borough Market, engaging with the community and local businesses on key fire safety risks facing the area
04/08/2025 10:00 AMSouthwarkCommunity -
Tribute to Leading Firefighter Martyn Sadler
London Fire Commissioner's tribute to Leading Firefighter Martyn Sadler as his funeral takes place
31/07/2025 12:00 PMLondon-wideOur people -
London Fire Brigade urges caution around water as drownings rise
London Fire Brigade is urging caution around water over the summer holidays, as new figures reveal accidental drownings have spiked in the past two years.
25/07/2025 2:00 PMLondon-wideSafety warnings