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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 Commissioner Andy Roe responds to latest HMICFRS report
The latest report by Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS)
27/07/2022 12:01 AMLondon-wideOur people -
Firefighters’ heroic actions prevented fatalities on Brigade’s busiest day since World War II
London Fire Brigade had its busiest day since World War II yesterday as record temperatures led to hundreds of fires across the city.
20/07/2022 12:30 PMLondon-wideIncidents -
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 Commissioner: have your say on the Brigade’s plans to keep you and your communities safe
One week to go to take part in Your London Fire Brigade
18/07/2022 11:44 AMLondon-wideCommunity -
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 -
Cat rescued from house fire is first in London to use specialist pet oxygen masks
A cat rescued from a house fire has become the first pet in London to benefit from a donation of specially adapted oxygen masks.
12/07/2022 8:00 AMLondon-wideVehicles and technology