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Pupils from school where boy drowned in Thames visit fire station as London Fire Brigade calls for push on water safety
The family of a teenager who drowned after jumping into the River Thames in 2022 has joined London Fire Brigade in urging schoolchildren to take extra care around water this summer.
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London Fire Brigade backs TfL ban on dangerous private e-scooters on London’s transport network
London Fire Brigade has given its backing to a TfL ban of private e-scooters on London’s transport network, which comes after one caught fire on a packed tube train.
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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.
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Mayor welcomes new fire boats on the Thames as part of £40m Brigade transformation funded by City Hall
The Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has welcomed London Fire Brigade’s new fire boats to the Thames as part of a £40 million investment made by City Hall to expand the Brigade’s fleet of equipment and vehicles.
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Firefighters offer support to those with hoarding tendencies over concerns cost of living crisis could increase fire risk
London Fire Brigade is urging those who store large amounts of possessions at home to reach out for support over concerns the cost-of-living crisis could exacerbate the fire risk
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Brigade encourages Londoners to complete Home Fire Safety Checker for those they care for as winter nights draw in
Ahead of the clocks going back this weekend, London Fire Brigade is appealing for those who care for others to complete the online Home Fire Safety Checker for their loved ones
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Over 100 firefighters and family members mark 50 years since fatal hotel fire
This morning, over 100 firefighters and family members attended the scene of the fatal Worsley Hotel fire for a memorial service for the fire which was deliberately started at the hotel in Clifton Gardens, Maida Vale, on Friday 13 December 1974.
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Rescue pup Opie ticks off bucket list dream to ride in fire engine
Firefighters at Twickenham Fire Station have helped towards completing a poorly rescue puppy’s bucket list.
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New Malden blaze prompts warning from London Fire Brigade as energy bills rise
Brigade issues warning following fire in southwest London as rising energy bills hit UK homes
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London Fire Brigade urges vigilance around water ahead of May bank holiday weekend
London Fire Brigade is urging extra caution after recent figures reveal a troubling rise in water-related incidents.
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