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Brigade response to Whirlpool recall notice
The Brigade welcomes the news that a recall notice is to be issued for up to 500,000 Whirlpool tumble dryers which pose a fire safety risk
12/06/2019 11:13 AMLondon-wideOur campaigns -
London History Day a roaring success for pop-up museum
Over 300 people visited the London Fire Brigade pop-up museum to celebrate London History Day on 31st May.
12/06/2019 10:31 AMLondon-wideCommunity -
Brigade reveals two thirds of fatal fires in the home involve people receiving care
In Carers Week London Fire Brigade is urging carers to book a free Home Fire Safety Visit for those they care for.
11/06/2019 9:34 AMLondon-wideSafety warnings -
Firefighters warn capital cannabis factory fires at an all time high
New figures released today by the London Fire Brigade show there were 12 cannabis factory fires in London in the first four months of the year putting the capital on course for an alarming high
07/06/2019 9:52 AMLondon-wideSafety warnings -
Grass fire warning as temperatures set to soar this weekend
It’s set to be a scorcher this weekend as Britain basks in temperatures of up to 30C – but firefighters are warning Londoners to take care to avoid a repeat of last year’s spate of grass fires
31/05/2019 1:23 PMLondon-wideSafety warnings -
Special educational schools without sprinklers are failing vulnerable children, Brigade warns
Today the Brigade submits its consultation response to the Government’s technical review of Building Bulletin 100 by continuing its calls for sprinklers to be a mandatory inclusion in all new school builds and refurbishments
31/05/2019 12:01 AMLondon-wideOur campaigns -
Lag Ba'Omer caution after last year's Stamford Hill bonfire blazes
Firefighters remind Londoners to take extra care with bonfires when celebrating Lag Ba’Omer
21/05/2019 11:51 AMLondon-wideCommunity -
Big plans for Lambeth - new museum and fire station
Plans that include a permanent home for the London Fire Brigade museum, and a new, modern fire station for Lambeth, have now been submitted to Lambeth Council.
08/05/2019 4:18 PMLondon-wideCommunity -
Tooting care home company fined more than £100,000 for serious fire safety failings
A company which ran a care home in South London has been fined £90,000 and ordered to pay £15,000 costs for breaching fire safety regulations following the death of a pensioner.
07/05/2019 4:21 PMWandsworthSafety warnings -
No reduction in candle blazes as firefighters believe safety advice is being ignored
New figures show that in the last five years the number of fires caused by candles has barely changed.
26/04/2019 8:23 AMLondon-wideSafety warnings