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A new pop-up exhibition in Sir Christopher Wren’s Square Mile Churches: 15 September – December 2003

Firefighters were commended for the "excellence of the firefighting" after not a single life was lost when 50 people were rescued from a blaze at a 200-bedroom hotel near to Hyde Park.

Commissioner Andy Roe delivers his New Year message

Thousands of firefighters, control officers and colleagues in our support services were working over the holiday period and I must thank them for their dedicated service.

This month the Brigade appointed a new Deputy Commissioner following the recent departure of Dom Ellis who retired after 35 years’ service.

“Our thoughts remain with families and loved ones of the 72 people who lost their lives..."

Our thoughts remain with the families and loved ones of the 72 people who lost their lives.

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.  

Fifteen people have tragically died in fires in London in a month

Brigade will take same approach from Phase 1 to learning the lessons from Phase 2