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The Metropolitan Fire Brigade (MFB) was formed in 1866 after insurance companies told the government they were unwilling to be responsible for London's fire protection due to escalating compensation costs.

Four fire engines and around 20 firefighters and officers were called to a fire at a block of maisonettes on James Voller Way in Shadwell during the early hours of Friday morning ( 16 June).

Ten fire engines and around 70 firefighters and officers were called to a fire in Camden Lock Market at just before midnight on Sunday evening (9 July). An aerial appliance was also at the scene.

Three fire engines and two fire rescue units were called to a boat alight on the River Thames close to the High Street in Kingston-upon-Thames last night.

A fire broke out on an industrial estate on the North Circular in Stonebridge NW10 on Saturday morning. An electrical intake room was damaged by fire and two members of staff escaped before firefighters arrived on the scene.

Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters have been called to a fire at a shop with flats above on Burnt Oak Broadway in Edgware. Half of the ground floor of the shop is alight.

The Adventures of Frankie the Fire Dog children's book created for caseworkers in every fire and rescue service

London Fire Brigade has now opened a Fire Cadets unit in all 32 London boroughs and the City of London

Two-year-old English Springer Spaniel Simba is London Fire Brigade's new fire investigation dog

If you are in the retail business, here are fire safety the essentials you need to know. Fire safety for shops overview.