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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.

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).

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.

A group of 18 firefighters who attended the Grenfell Tower blaze are set to run the London Marathon in a bid to raise vital funds for groups supporting local people affected by the fire.

London Fire Commissioner Andy Roe said: “I’d like to extend my congratulations to Mayor of London, Sir Sadiq Khan, on his knighthood. It is fully deserved for his unwavering dedication and significant contribution to public service over the past two decades. 

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.  

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.

'Play your cards right’ at Acton Fire Station? Bruce Forsyth would be proud! And that’s not all… there were more games, a ukulele band, our well-being dogs, and a pile of party food at Acton’s tea party this summer.

New data from London Fire Brigade has revealed that firefighters rescued 2,455 people between April 2025 and March 2026 – an average of nearly seven people a day. From fires in high-rise buildings and multi-vehicle collisions to rescues from lifts and the Thames, firefighters used their technical expertise to rescue Londoners in numerous situations across the capital.