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E-bike blazes happening ‘every other day’ in London, fire chief warns

Many recent fires have involved second-hand e-bikes or e-scooters which have been modified using parts bought online, Richard Field said.

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London braced for 'very high' pollen levels as Met Office issues red alert

All nine regions of England face ‘very high’ levels of birch pollen today

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London weather: Met Office issues high temperature forecast for London today amid wildfires alert

The London Fire Brigade has warned there is an increased risk of wildfires as an unusually hot and dry spell of weather continues

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Why are e-bikes causing fires in London?

E-bikes have become increasingly popular, but remain one of the capital’s fastest-growing fire risks

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‘Extreme’ wildfire warnings continue amid warm weather in UK with 24C temperatures expected

Firefighters said the risk of wildfires increases every day that passes without rainfall

The Independent UK

Wildfire warnings issued as UK temperatures set to reach 24C on Friday

London fire brigade asks people to behave responsibly and Scottish fire and rescue service gives ‘extreme’ alert

The Guardian - UK

Temperatures could reach 24C in UK as fire services battle wildfires

London Fire Brigade said the wildfire risk was ‘heightened’ due to low rainfall.

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Concerns raised over London Fire Brigade's efforts to stamp out misconduct

‘Delays in resolving complaints have had a real impact on the wellbeing of staff,’ London Assembly warns

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Wildfires warning issued for London as temperature set to rise to 21C

The London Fire Brigade has urged people to not use disposable barbecues and to properly dispose of cigarettes, matches and litter, to prevent fire hazards

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Search under way for girl, 11, who fell into Thames in east London

‘Large-scale’ emergency response launched but later scaled down, while girl’s next of kin given support

The Guardian - UK

Fire service give update on Hayes substation blaze after police declare major incident

A substation fire in Hayes involved 25,000 litres of cooling oil fully alight, the London Fire Brigade (LFB) has revealed.

The Independent UK

Sadiq Khan demands book exchanges reinstated in Tube stations amid fire safety row

TfL had ordered the libraries’ removal for fire safety reasons outlined by the LFB - but Mayor says he is hoping for ‘very swift announcement of a U-turn’

Evening Standard

Negotiators appeal for man holding Palestinian flag to end Big Ben protest

Footage shared on social media shows a barefoot man standing on a ledge several metres above ground level on the Elizabeth Tower

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Meet Sherlock, London's longest-serving fire dog, as he retires after 12 years of 'distinguished' service

Cocker spaniel Sherlock joined the LFB at only 10 weeks old

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Chiltern Firehouse luxury hotel blaze caused by falling wood from pizza oven

Fire broke out on Valentine’s Day, partially destroying London venue that had been due to host Bafta party

Evening Standard

Dalston fire victims demand support as they remain displaced months later

Residents ;watched on in terror’ as flames ripped through the Dalston Lane block of the Pembury Estate last year

The Guardian - UK

Luxury London hotel Chiltern Firehouse evacuated after fire breaks out

Firefighters from across the capital sent to popular venue

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London Fire Commissioner Andy Roe announces retirement

Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan praised Mr Roe for his ‘decades of public service working to make London safer’

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Dog walker rescued in Battersea Park after being trapped by icy water

Two dogs and a dog walker were rescued after the animals became stranded on a frozen lake in Battersea Park

The Independent UK

Family home destroyed by e-bike battery fire days before Christmas

A house in London was destroyed by a fire caused by a charging second-hand e-bike that exploded just days before Christmas.

Evening Standard

E-bike battery fire destroys family home days before Christmas

London Fire Brigade warned that some of the vehicles are ‘incredibly dangerous’.

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Leaseholders vent anger after Dagenham fire block demolished: 'We're paying for flats that don't exist'

Over 80 residents lost their homes after the Spectrum Building in Dagenham was destroyed in an inferno in August

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Dagenham fire: Demolition works begin after block of flats destroyed by 'nightmare' blaze in east London

Residents spoke about how one fire gate had been ‘padlocked shut’ following the huge blaze

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London Fire Brigade has made 'significant improvements' since 2022 when it was placed in special measures

The fire inspectorate highlighted the brigade’s ‘significant’ role in counterterrorism

The Independent UK

London Fire Brigade makes ‘significant improvements’ since 2022

The fire inspectorate highlighted the brigade’s ‘significant’ role in counterterrorism.

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