With a long, hot summer predicted, fire chiefs are warning businesses to check their air conditioning systems are in good working order following two blazes caused by poorly maintained units in a week.
NewsFirefighter Ross McLaren, 33, turned midwife when he was called to deal with a fire in Ponders End in Enfield this morning and ended up delivering a baby boy at the scene.
NewsToday we’re hosting our first social care summit, bringing together the UK’s key care and fire professionals to find solutions to a growing problem.
NewsLondon Fire Brigade said today it wants people to get a takeaway instead of cooking under the influence of alcohol which could lead them scoring an own goal during the World Cup.
NewsAs millions will watch Alfie Moon start a fire by throwing a cigarette into a bin tonight, we have released new statistics about the devastating effects of fires caused by smoking.
NewsThe Fire Brigades Union’s 47th period of strike action ended last night. The four day strike began at 1800 on 31 October and finished at 1800 on Tuesday 4 November.
NewsA serious failure of a smoke ventilation system that resulted in the building acting like a “broken chimney” left residents’ only escape route smoke logged during the New Providence Wharf fire, a report released today by London Fire Brigade has said.
NewsLondon Fire Brigade is pleased action has been taken by Camden Council to keep residents safe after successfully prosecuting the local authority
IncidentsTower Hamlets Borough Commander Steve Dudeney began his career aged 14 making tea for crews at Poplar Fire Station
A care home where a resident died after a fire in his room had already been warned by London Fire Brigade about fire safety failings.