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Record number of e-bike and e-scooter fires across London in 2025, as Brigade calls for regulation to be introduced
More than 200 e-bike and e-scooter fires were recorded in London in 2025 – the highest number ever
28/01/2026 10:00 AMLondon-wideOur campaigns -
London Fire Brigade conducts NATO terrorism response training
Officers from London Fire Brigade’s National Interagency Liaison Officer (NILO) Network have conducted training on behalf of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), and The US State Department.
23/01/2026 12:00 PMLondon-wideOur people -
London Fire Brigade urges carers to complete Home Fire Safety Checker amid winter hoarding fire risks
London Fire Brigade is renewing its call for carers to help people living with hoarding behaviours reduce their risk of fire, by completing the Home Fire Safety Checker (HFSC).
22/01/2026 3:00 PMLondon-wideSafety warnings -
London Fire Commissioner's New Year message
As we enter the new year, I’d like to thank our firefighters, control officers and staff for their service, working hard to keep London safe every day, particularly those who have worked throughout the Christmas period taking time away from their families.
01/01/2026 12:00 PMLondon-wideOur people -
London Fire Brigade shares community festive spirit across the capital
Firefighters have gone above and beyond to help Londoners of all ages celebrate Christmas, bringing festive joy to communities across the capital
18/12/2025 12:00 PMLondon-wideOur people -
London Fire Brigade urges caution around water this winter, as water incidents on track to reach five-year high
London Fire Brigade has issued a warning following a 77% rise in winter water-related incidents
12/12/2025 12:00 PMLondon-wideSafety warnings -
Brigade makes road safety list and encourages Londoners to check it twice before driving home for Christmas
London Fire Brigade is encouraging Londoners to follow Santa’s lead by making a list and checking it twice before driving home for Christmas, as figures show that the risk of road traffic collisions increases by 25 per cent over the festive period.
10/12/2025 10:00 AMLondon-wideSafety warnings -
Protecting your home takes as little as two minutes with LFB's Home Fire Safety Checker
London Fire Brigade is urging Londoners to complete a free online Home Fire Safety Check before Christmas.
04/12/2025 9:00 AMLondon-wideSafety warnings -
London Fire Brigade's statement on the fire in high-rise residential buildings in Hong Kong
The thoughts of everyone at London Fire Brigade are with the people of Hong Kong whose lives have been affected by this devastating fire.
27/11/2025 12:00 PMLondon-wideIncidents -
London sees record number of e-bike fires this year as London Fire Commissioner issues Black Friday warning
As the Brigade sees a record number of fires caused by either an e-bike or e-scooter, firefighters are issuing a timely Black Friday warning to Londoners about the dangers of buying these products from online marketplaces.
25/11/2025 2:30 PMLondon-wideOur campaigns