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London Fire Brigade issues safety advice amid fears that rising energy bills could lead to more heating-related fires
London Fire Brigade is warning people to take extra care if they use portable heaters, wood burners or open fires this autumn,
05/10/2022 10:20 AMLondon-wideSafety warnings -
Westfield Stratford City to launch new safety hub
The Brigade has joined together with Westfield and Newham Council to launch the venture on Emergency Services Day.
07/09/2022 9:00 AMNewhamSafety warnings -
Mayor joins the Brigade in urging the public to take extra measures as the impact of extreme weather conditions continue
The Mayor of London is joining firefighters in urging the public to continue to help protect the Capital and prevent further wildfires.
15/08/2022 11:30 AMLondon-wideSafety warnings -
Londoners urged to take action during second heatwave as new data shows unprecedented increase in grass fires
New data shows a major increase in grass, rubbish and open land fires in London compared to last year, prompting an urgent warning from firefighters as the second heatwave of the summer starts.
11/08/2022 9:05 AMLondon-wideSafety warnings -
Firefighters fear deliberate grass fires could spike further over summer holidays as Feltham grass fire believed to be arson
Last year, London Fire Brigade attended the lowest number of deliberate fires in 20 years, but firefighters are concerned that this number could rise over the summer holidays due to fire setting.
10/08/2022 6:00 AMLondon-wideSafety warnings -
Ban disposable BBQs now says London Fire Chief
London’s Fire Commissioner is calling for a total ban on disposable barbecues following one of the busiest weeks in London Fire Brigade’s history.
29/07/2022 1:25 AMLondon-wideSafety warnings -
London Fire Brigade declares major incident as second day of heatwave sparks several significant fires across the capital
London Fire Brigade has declared a major incident as firefighters battle several significant fires across the capital during record-breaking heatwave
19/07/2022 3:14 PMLondon-wideSafety warnings -
Fire Commissioner calls for urgent barbecue ban as firefighters feel effects of unprecedented temperatures
London’s Fire Commissioner has called for an urgent barbecue ban as firefighters continue to feel the effects of unprecedented heatwave temperatures for a second day.
19/07/2022 12:30 PMLondon-wideSafety warnings -
London Fire Brigade issues further safety advice over extreme heat warning
London Fire Brigade has issued further safety advice today after the Met Office issued a heat health warning for extreme heat next week.
15/07/2022 2:00 PMLondon-wideSafety warnings -
Brigade gears up for a week of sizzling hot temperatures and highlights dangers of taking a dip to cool off
As the mercury rises, firefighters are reminding anyone thinking of taking a dip to cool off to think carefully before they take the plunge
11/07/2022 2:58 PMLondon-wideSafety warnings