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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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London Fire Brigade urges public to help prevent grass fires after busiest day of 2026
As temperatures topped 30 degrees in parts of the capital and prolonged dry conditions continued, London Fire Brigade experienced its busiest 24-hour period of 2026 on 29 July
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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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Building owner pleads guilty to series of fire safety failings which could have had “potentially catastrophic results”
A building owner has to pay more than £30,000 after pleading guilty to a series of serious fire safety failings which inspectors found could have had “potentially catastrophic results”.
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BUPA ordered to pay record amount for fire safety failings after death of care home resident
A care home business run by private health and care provider BUPA has been ordered to pay a record £1.04m after a resident died in a fire while smoking at one of its care homes.
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Hotel owner fined after continuing to take guests despite being warned of serious fire safety issues
A hotel owner has been ordered to pay £50,000 after he continued to take guests despite being issued with a prohibition notice for serious fire safety failings.
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Restart A Heart – learn lifesaving skills at New Cross Fire Station and make a difference in your community
New Cross Fire Station is hosting a ‘Restart A Heart’ (RSAH) training day on Saturday 5 October and is calling on people from the local area to book a life-saving session.
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Croydon Fire Station hosts adapted open event making Bonfire Night accessible for young people with additional needs
Children enjoyed a sensory trail with special lighting and bubble machines, an animal-themed treasure hunt, projected lights and images, and accessed a fire engine via a bespoke ramp.
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London Fire Brigade celebrates over 60 years of service at Wimbledon Tennis Championships
Following a successful two weeks at The All England Lawn Tennis Championships, London Fire Brigade celebrates over sixty years of stewarding at one of the biggest international sporting events in the world.
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London Fire Brigade completes work to deliver Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2 recommendations
London Fire Brigade has completed all of the actions required of it in response to the Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2 recommendations, delivering further improvements to organisational learning, firefighter communications and training.
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