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Spot the warning signs: Could your e-bike or e-scooter start a fire?
Lithium-ion batteries often show signs of failure before they catch fire. Recognising these signs early can help prevent an incident.
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Brigade issues fireworks warning after stray firework causes external cladding fire - Ilford
The Brigade is reminding Londoners about the dangers of fireworks after a stray firework is believed to have caused a fire at a block of flats on Cranbrook Road in Ilford.
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Fire Investigation dog Simba needs your votes to scoop prestigious Hero Dog award
One of London’s furry fire detectives has been shortlisted for a prestigious national award and he needs your votes to scoop the prize.
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London Fire Brigade urge Londoners to only call 999 in an emergency as they reveal foolish calls
London Fire Brigade has revealed some of the stranger calls taken by their Control Officers as they urge people to only to call 999 in a genuine emergency
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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London Fire Brigade issues safety advice amid fears that rising energy bills could lead to more heating-related fires
London Fire Brigade is warning people to take extra care if they use portable heaters, wood burners or open fires this autumn,
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Fire investigators issue urgent warning over fires involving e-bike batteries
A man who escaped a blaze at his flat has backed fire investigators in issuing an urgent warning following a spike in “ferocious” fires caused by electric bike and scooter batteries.
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