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Firefighters issue urgent safety warning after three homes gutted in one week due to e-bike fires
Firefighters are renewing their efforts to warn Londoners about the dangers of e-bikes, e-scooters and lithium batteries following three severe fires in three separate parts of London in one week.
Yesterday 12:00 PMLondon-wideSafety warnings -
London Fire Brigade Celebrates Black History Month by Honouring Inspirational Staff
London Fire Brigade staff have been recognised during Black History Month for their contribution to inclusion at the Brigade
23/10/2025 11:00 AMLondon-wideOur people -
London Fire Brigade urges public to stop using certain heat pump tumble dryers amid fire risk
London Fire Brigade’s Fire Investigation Team is alerting the public to a safety modification programme currently taking place involving eight brands of heat pump tumble driers.
22/10/2025 12:00 PMLondon-wideSafety warnings -
Firefighters call on Londoners to follow simple steps to avoid flood devastation
London Fire Brigade is urging residents across the capital to take proactive steps to protect themselves and their properties from flooding during Flood Action Week (14 – 20 October).
17/10/2025 12:00 PMLondon-wideSafety warnings -
Warning from bereaved father that “fireworks aren’t a game”
A father who tragically lost six family members in a fire after a day spent celebrating the festival of Diwali is urging Londoners to celebrate safely ahead of this year’s fireworks season.
17/10/2025 8:00 AMLondon-wideSafety warnings -
Statement - Greater Manchester attack
London Fire Commissioner Jonathan Smith extends thoughts to the victims, their loved ones, and all those affected by the horrific attack on a synagogue in Manchester this morning.
02/10/2025 3:30 PMLondon-wideCommunity -
London faces record number of e-bike fires in 2025 as calls for more urgent awareness grow
Since the beginning of 2023, the Brigade has attended a fire, on average, every other day.
01/10/2025 3:00 PMLondon-wideOur campaigns -
London Fire Brigade team undertake 370 mile charity cycle challenge
London Fire Brigade staff are undertaking a unique and gruelling 370-mile charity bike ride that will see them visit every neighbouring Fire and Rescue Service to London.
29/09/2025 9:00 AMLondon-wideOur people -
Farewell to Deputy Commissioner Charlie Pugsley: final roll call after decades of service to London Fire Brigade
Deputy Commissioner Charlie Pugsley, London Fire Brigade’s outgoing Director of Prevention, Protection, and Operational Policy, marked his final roll call this morning at Dowgate Fire Station, closing the chapter on nearly 30 years of distinguished service.
25/09/2025 12:00 PMLondon-wideOur people -
London Fire Brigade had its busiest summer since extreme wildfires of 2022
The total number of wildfires recorded in 2025 in London was 117.
19/09/2025 2:00 PMLondon-wideOur campaigns