New data shows a major increase in grass, rubbish and open land fires in London compared to last year, prompting an urgent warning from firefighters as the second heatwave of the summer starts.
Last year, London Fire Brigade attended the lowest number of deliberate fires in 20 years, but firefighters are concerned that this number could rise over the summer holidays due to fire setting.
London’s Fire Commissioner is calling for a total ban on disposable barbecues following one of the busiest weeks in London Fire Brigade’s history.
The latest report by Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS)
London Fire Brigade had its busiest day since World War II yesterday as record temperatures led to hundreds of fires across the city.
London Fire Brigade has declared a major incident as firefighters battle several significant fires across the capital during record-breaking heatwave
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 has issued further safety advice today after the Met Office issued a heat health warning for extreme heat next week.
A cat rescued from a house fire has become the first pet in London to benefit from a donation of specially adapted oxygen masks.