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Category Archives: London Fire Brigade
Brigade’s candle warning after Elmwood Road Christmas blaze
A fire in the early hours of Christmas Day in a flat on Elmwood Road is one of four caused by candles over the holiday period which has prompted the London Fire Brigade to issue an urgent warning. The Elmwood … Continue reading
Rookie firefighter steps up to rescue 3 kids in Norbury blaze
A firefighter in his first week on the job played a vital part in rescuing a family, including three children, when they were trapped in a second-floor flat in Norbury after an e-bike battery exploded on the ground floor. The … Continue reading
Busiest Bonfire Night for a decade as Brigade repeats warnings
Out-of-control bonfire in Bromley took two dozen firefighters five hours to extinguish, and was among more than 800 incidents on this November 5 Bonfire Night 2025 will go down as the busiest for the capital’s firefighters in a decade, with … Continue reading
Posted in Bromley Council, London Fire Brigade, London-wide issues
Tagged Bonfire Night, Bonfires, Bromley, fireworks, LFB, London, London Fire Brigade
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Charity and Fire Brigade concern over rocketing fire incidents
Safety charity RoSPA has issued a fireworks warning ahead of Bonfire Night, after official figures showed a 42% increase in incidents this time last year compared to 2023. “Organised displays remain the safest option,” says the Royal Society for the … Continue reading
Check your child’s costume for fire safety ahead of Halloween
‘While candles can create a spooky atmosphere on Halloween, they also risk turning the night into a horror show’ Before the kids go out trick or treating this Halloween, check out this safety warning from the London Fire Brigade over … Continue reading
Posted in London Fire Brigade, London-wide issues
Tagged Candles, Children's costumes, Croydon, Fire risk, halloween, London Fire Brigade, Sutton
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Beckenham town centre closed off after massive rooftop fire
Beckenham town centre was shutdown this morning, as a fire raged on the high street, close to the Odeon cinema, which needed 10 fire engines and 70 firefighters to bring under control. According to the London Fire Brigade: “The fire … Continue reading
Posted in Bromley Council, London Fire Brigade, London-wide issues
Tagged Beckenham, Bromley, LFB, London Fire Brigade, Odeon, Odeon Cinema
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Discarded cigarette blamed for fire that destroyed Kenley home
The fire brigade is blaming the careless discarding of a cigarette for a fire that ripped through a bungalow on Welcomes Road, a private road in Kenley. The London Fire Brigade’s control officers took the first call to the fire … Continue reading
Posted in Kenley, London Fire Brigade
Tagged Kenley, LFB, London Fire Brigade, Welcomes Road
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Fire Brigade blames incense burner for Thornton Heath blaze
The London Fire Brigade has issued a reminder about using incense, following a fire at a block of flats in Thornton Heath. A small part of a studio flat on the fourth floor of a London Road building was damaged … Continue reading
Posted in London Fire Brigade, Thornton Heath
Tagged Incense, Incense burners, LFB, London Fire Brigade, Thornton Heath
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Two escape flames as e-bike fire prompts more safety warnings
The London Fire Brigade has issued another reminder about using e-bikes and e-scooters safely following a house fire on Rangefield Road in Bromley which led to a woman and teenager being hospitalised. The fire is believed to have been caused … Continue reading
Two floors of house collapse after fire in Purley cul de sac
Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters tackled a house fire on St Denys Close in Purley last night. Most of the semi-detached house, in a cul de sac just off Pampisford Road, was damaged by the fire. The first … Continue reading
Posted in London Fire Brigade, Purley
Tagged LFB, London Fire Brigade, Pampisford Road, Purley, St Denys Close
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Busy South Croydon main road closed for hours after collision
The busy South End main road in South Croydon was closed in both directions for more than two hours late yesterday afternoon, as emergency services rushed to the scene of a collision, reportedly involving a van and a pedestrian, close … Continue reading
London on amber alert as heatwave risks wildfires and deaths
An amber heat health warning is in place for London from today until 6pm on tomorrow, as temperatures soar above 30°C in the capital’s fourth heatwave of this summer. Temperatures in London reached 31.9°C yesterday, and are forecast to touch … Continue reading
Blue-light call out as pet tortoise causes fire in Mitcham flat
There was no mystery about the cause of a fire in a block of flats on London Road, Mitcham, last week: the London Fire Brigade is saying that a pet tortoise started it. The Brigade rescued the tortoise and a … Continue reading
Posted in London Fire Brigade, Mitcham
Tagged LFB, London Fire Brigade, London Road, Mitcham
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Brigade confirms Smith as the new London Fire Commissioner
Jonathan Smith has taken up the role of London Fire Commissioner, succeeding Andy Roe, who has retired after holding the post since 2019. Smith will lead one of the world’s busiest fire and rescue services. He began his career as … Continue reading
Posted in London Fire Brigade
Tagged Andy Roe, Fire Commissioner, Jonathan Smith, LFB, London Fire Brigade
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Fire Brigade issues urgent wild fires warning across London
The London Fire Brigade has issued an urgent warning to the public of a “severe risk of wildfires” ahead of this weekend’s heatwave. London and the south-east of England have endured drought-like conditions with unusually low rainfall since March, while … Continue reading
Norbury chip shop fire: Brigade issues warning about fryers
Following the latest blaze at a fried food takeaway in Norbury yesterday, firefighters are sharing their advice for cooking with hot oil. London Road was closed for a couple of hours as the London Fire Brigade dealt with the blaze. … Continue reading
Posted in London Fire Brigade, Norbury, Norbury Park
Tagged Chip shop fire, Croydon, Deep fat fryers, LFB, London Fire Brigade, London Road, London Road Norbury, Norbury
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Firefighters ride a clear round in front of the King at Windsor
Talented London firefighters have turned their hand to other skills, competing for the first time with their own horses in a show jumping event at the Royal Windsor Horse Show. The Brigade’s firefighters beat show jumping teams from the military, … Continue reading
77-year-old man dies on staircase in Old Coulsdon house blaze
A man in his 70s died in a house fire on Coulsdon Road in the early hours of Sunday morning. Half of the ground and first floors of the semi-detached house, located next to the gates of Keston Primary School … Continue reading
Firefighters welcome Brigade’s new team of wellbeing dogs
The London Fire Brigade has welcomed six furry, four-legged recruits this week, Mental Health Awareness Week, to join their wellbeing dog team. Members of staff volunteer with their own dogs to participate in the project. The team is available to … Continue reading
Posted in Health, London Fire Brigade
Tagged LFB, London Fire Brigade, Wallington, Wallington Fire Station, Wellbeing dogs
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Emergency service issues May Day warning over waterways
The unseasonably dry spring, and with warmer than usual weather predicted for the upcoming Bank Holiday weekend, the London Fire Brigade is urging extra caution from Londoners on the capital’s waterways. So far this year, the Brigade’s fireboats, specially designed … Continue reading
Posted in London Fire Brigade, London-wide issues
Tagged Bank Holiday, LFB, London Fire Brigade
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Woman and child rescued from fire at South End chicken shop
Half of the ground floor and the ducting in the extraction system from the ground floor to the roof were damaged by a fire on Sunday night at the less-than-Perfect Chicken takeway on South End. Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus led … Continue reading
Posted in London Fire Brigade, Restaurants, South Croydon
Tagged Croydon, LFB, London Fire Brigade, Perfect Fried Chicken, South Croydon, South End
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Fire Brigade appeals for greater care to avoid starting wildfires
As the weather warms up and the dry spell continues, the London Fire Brigade is becoming concerned at the increasing risk of grass fires and wildfires in the city’s parks and open spaces. The LFB has issued a warning after … Continue reading
Non-folding e-bikes banned from London’s transport network
From today, non-folding e-bikes are banned from most of the Transport for London network, including Tubes, Overground trains and trams, because of serious concerns over fires. Anyone found breaking the rule could face a fine of £1,000. The London Fire … Continue reading
Posted in Commuting, Cycling, London Fire Brigade, TfL, Tramlink, Transport
Tagged e-bikes, e-scooters, LFB, London Fire Brigade, TfL, Transport for London
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London is placed on ‘amber’ warning for risk of wildfires
It is the middle of March, but such is the tinderbox nature of some of the capital’s open spaces, the London Fire Brigade has had to issue a special warning to the public to help avoid causing wildfires. The wildfire … Continue reading
Posted in Croydon parks, London Fire Brigade
Tagged Croydon, London, London Fire Brigade, wildfires
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Fire Brigade’s top dog Sherlock retires after long service
The London Fire Brigade’s longest-serving fire investigation dog, Sherlock, has officially retired after a what the LFB called today “a distinguished 12-year career”. Working cocker spaniel Sherlock, born in 2012, joined the Brigade at just 10 weeks old, and immediately … Continue reading
Posted in London Fire Brigade, London-wide issues
Tagged Fire investigation dog, LFB, London Fire Brigade, Sherlock
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