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What to do if there’s a fire caused by an e-bike or e-scooter
If a battery begins to smoke or catches fire get out immediately, raise the alarm, call 999, and do not attempt to tackle the fire yourself.
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Brigade says fond farewell to Fire Investigation dog Watson
London Fire Brigade has said a fond farewell to one of its Fire Investigation dogs who has had to take early retirement.
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Fire Investigation Dog, Sherlock, retires after distinguished career
London Fire Brigade’s longest-serving Fire Investigation dog, Sherlock, has officially retired after a distinguished 12-year career
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Carers are warned by London Fire Brigade about the dangers of flammable skin creams
London Fire Brigade urges carers to make sure they know the fire risks for those with mobility issues who use flammable skin creams
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Brigade reissues essential white goods safety advice following Grenfell Fire
London Fire Brigade is reissuing essential advice to people about white goods safety following the announcement that the Grenfell Tower fire started in a fridge freezer.
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Changes to fire safety law: how it affects you
From the 1 October 2023, Section 156 of the Building Safety Act 2022 makes changes to The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 that will affect all Responsible Persons. Find out what you need to know.
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The King's Cross fire, 1987 – fires that changed history
On 18 November 1987, the worst fire in the history of the London Underground claimed the lives of 31 people, including a senior ranked firefighter, and seriously injured many more at King's Cross station.
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Chinese New Year celebration at Soho Fire Station
Once again Soho Fire Station will be opening its doors to the public for its annual Chinese New Year open day - taking place on Sunday 22 February 2026.
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How to refer a child who is playing with fire
How to get help for a young person. Children play with fire for a variety of reason, but without help and guidance, firesetting behaviour can increase and lead to more serious consequences.
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Property management company fined for fire safety failings
A property managing agent has been ordered to pay more than £80,000 for safety failings which “exposed a potentially large number of people to risk of death or serious injury from fire”.
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