The Latest Breaking News from Andy Roe

UK cities need to prepare for future wildfires, say fire chiefs

Services need to recognise risk after last week’s ‘unprecedented’ blazes, say experts

The Guardian - UK · Jul 26, 2022

Fire chiefs urge London to prepare for wildfires

The London Fire Brigade said the risk was ‘immediate’.

Evening Standard · Jul 26, 2022

UK cities warned to get ready for wild fires

The risk has been described as 'immediate'

Wales Online · Jul 26, 2022

UK’s first electrified fire engine to be deployed

The appliance will be trialled by London Fire Brigade later this year.

The Independent UK · Jun 30, 2022

Grenfell families in outrage as UK Government rejects scrapping 'stay put' advice

BEREAVED relatives of the Grenfell Tower blaze have said they are “enraged” by UK Government plans to keep the controversial “stay put”…

The National (Scotland) · May 18, 2022

Grenfell Tower families ‘enraged’ by Government plan to retain ‘stay put’ policy

Grenfell United has criticised the Government’s proposed policy changes in response to the Grenfell Tower Inquiry’s recommendations.

The Independent UK · May 18, 2022

More than 1,000 buildings unsafe five years after Grenfell – LFB chief

London Fire Brigade Commissioner Andy Roe welcomed new Government legislation but highlighted persisting concerns about fire safety in the capital.

The Independent UK · May 17, 2022