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Twelve fire engines and around 80 firefighters and officers were called to a fire at a building under construction on Bow Wharf, Wennington Road E3 this morning. Two aerial appliances were also at the scene to fight the fire from above.

News News Releases Latest incidents Campaigns Features Richmond - house fire 15 August 2017 FacebookTwitterEmailPinterestTumblrGoogle+RedditLinkedInStumbleUpon Four fire engines and 21 firefighters and officers were called to a fire at a semi detached house in Terrace Lane in Richmond.

Before a failing lithium battery catches fire, there are often a few warning signs. If you see any of these signs. You will need to take immediate action to stay safe and reduce the risk of fire.

Firefighters, over the years, have had to be prepared to deliver their fire and rescue services in all kinds of weather conditions – the Butler's Wharf fire of 1931 saw us fight flames and frozen temperatures.

A landlord has been found guilty of a series of fire safety failings which left residents with only one option to escape a fire - via a restaurant with a metal shutter that was closed at night.

Ahead of VE Day, the family of an Auxiliary Fire Service (AFS) hero who drove a fuel truck during the Blitz visited London Fire Brigade to learn more about her story. 

London’s Fire chiefs have welcomed the launch of a new public online database which will name and shame dishonest landlords who are putting their tenants’ lives at risk by flouting fire safety laws

London Fire Brigade has today issued a warning about ‘beauty blazes’, following a large house fire that is believed to have been caused by a hairdryer in Harrow this week.

London Fire Brigade says the prosecution of a Croydon chicken shop owner handed a 15 month suspended prison sentence for flouting fire safety laws should serve as a stark warning to business owners and landlords.

This dispute is between the FBU and government about changes to firefighter pensions, but London Fire Brigade is responsible for providing a contingency fire service to the capital when strike action is taken.