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London Fire Brigade records one of the busiest summers in its history
London Fire Brigade experienced one of the busiest summers in its history, with firefighters attending more than 55,000 incidents and Control Officers taking around 100,000 emergency calls between May and August 2026.
09/09/2026 12:00 PMLondon-wideSafety warnings -
Brigade issues top tips for Londoners using newly introduced plug-in solar panels
Today, the Government has introduced a new scheme making plug-in solar panels available to homes across the nation. London Fire Brigade is urging Londoners, who are thinking about installing them, to look through these safety tips and keep their homes safe.
27/08/2026 8:00 AMLondon-wideSafety warnings -
Brigade issues safety warning to Londoners on purchasing hand fans and using them safely in a heatwave
With another heatwave forecast this week, and Londoners looking for ways to cool down, fire investigators at London Fire Brigade are issuing a safety warning on using and buying fans.
29/07/2026 10:00 AMLondon-wideSafety warnings -
Firefighters issue summer holiday hot weather warning for London
As temperatures are set to rise above 30 degrees again this week, and summer holidays beginning, firefighters are warning Londoners to stay safe in the heat.
27/07/2026 12:00 PMLondon-wideSafety warnings -
E-moped recalled due to fire risk concerns following Brigade investigation
Following an alert from London Fire Brigade to the Department for Business & Trade, a recall has been issued for an e-moped, that poses a serious risk of fire.
02/07/2026 1:00 PMLondon-wideSafety warnings -
London firefighters attend over 730 incidents across the capital
On 23 June, the Brigade’s Control Room in south London took 1153 emergency calls in 24 hours, mobilising firefighters to 737 separate incidents.
24/06/2026 12:00 PMLondon-wideSafety warnings -
Brigade urges people to take care outdoors during exceptional heatwave in London this week
Capital faces elevated risk of wildfire and concerns around people heading into the water.
23/06/2026 11:00 AMLondon-wideSafety warnings -
London firefighters warn parents and young people about water safety as part of Drowning Prevention Week
As part of Drowning Prevention Week and as the weather begins to warm up again, London Fire Brigade is asking for support from teachers, parents and guardians to ensure children are aware of the dangers of open water.
16/06/2026 10:00 AMLondon-wideSafety warnings -
London firefighters highlight fire safety tips for dementia patients and their carers
London firefighters are highlighting fire safety to help carers [in Carer’s Week 8-14 June] looking after individuals living with dementia. An estimated 982,000 people in the UK are affected by the condition.
12/06/2026 1:00 PMLondon-wideSafety warnings -
London Fire Brigade engages with 80 businesses in Fulham fire safety drive
London Fire Brigade teams engaged with 80 businesses on North End Road in Fulham last month to improve understanding of fire safety responsibilities and compliance with fire safety legislation.
08/06/2026 10:00 AMLondon-wideSafety warnings