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Residents warned council landlord about overcrowded flat before fatal fire

Tower Hamlets council’s failure to stop overcrowding prompts allegation by residents’ association of ‘negligence’

The Guardian - UK

London Fire Brigade brings in new equipment to tackle summer wildfires

Emergency services were caught by surprise last summer when the devastating fire at Wennington leapt across a two-lane road from one side to the other

Evening Standard

Child dies after blaze in east London flat, firefighters say

A three-roomed flat on the second floor of a building in Stern Close, Barking, has been ‘destroyed’ by flames, London Fire Brigade said.

The Independent UK

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Mother rescued children from Barking fire that killed boy, 11, by dropping them from window, says neighbour

A witness described the moment a mother lowered her children to safety as flames engulfed a flat

Evening Standard

London Fire Brigade dealt with 163 disciplinary cases in two years, report reveals

The London Fire Brigade (LFB) has investigated more than 160 disciplinary offences - including fraud and pornography - among its staff in the past two years, according to the BBC.

Evening Standard

‘Don’t cook cheese on toast in sideways toasters’, London Fire Brigade warns after blaze at university halls

A fire broke out at halls in south-east London after a student tried the ‘unsafe’ method

Evening Standard

London’s fire chief: Banning disposable BBQs would save lives

London Fire Commissioner Andy Roe also warned that the impacts of climate change were becoming more frequent and severe

Evening Standard

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Who are the Freemasons? Hefty donation to London fire brigade causes concern

The London fire brigade has been in hot water recently due to claims of misogyny and racism, and now its involvement with Freemasonry

Evening Standard

‘Best of the brigade’ - Fire chief praises London firefighters in Turkey

Fire commissioner Andy Roe said the 12 London firefighters in Turkey were setting an example for his whole team

Evening Standard

Video shows London firefighters reunite mum and daughter after they were trapped in earthquake rubble

The mother gave her young daughter a huge hug after being helped to freedom and safety

Evening Standard

London fire brigade reviews Freemason ties after union criticism

FBU raised concerns at meeting discussing review that found service to be institutionally misogynist

The Guardian - UK

London fire chief apologises to mother of firefighter who took own life

Death of Jaden Matthew Francois-Esprit led to review of service that found it to be ‘institutionally racist’

The Guardian - UK

Firefighters renew warning of rise in fires caused by e-bikes

London Fire Brigade has issued a new safety warning after a fire in a high-rise block of flats in south east London was caused by an e-bike.

The Independent UK

Fire rips through historic London church as heartbroken vicar watches on

Lewis Carroll and Queen Victoria’s son Prince Leopold had links to ‘historical treasure’ church

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The Independent UK

London church described as ‘historical treasure’ destroyed by fire

The building had links to author Lewis Carroll and Queen Victoria’s son Prince Leopold.

The Independent UK

Firefighters called to blaze at heritage-listed London church

St Mark’s is located near Abbey Road Studios and Lord’s Cricket Ground, and has links to author Lewis Carroll and Queen Victoria’s son Prince Leopold.

Evening Standard

Carbon monoxide ‘urgent alert’ as soaring energy bills raise open fire fears

London Fire Brigade says is concerned people are putting their lives at risk to warm their homes

Evening Standard

Dramatic video shows London bus engulfed by flames in Marylebone as passengers escape injury

The blaze broke out at the rear of a bus on Portman Square in Marylebone

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The Guardian - UK

People evacuated as burst water main floods homes in north London

Firefighters lead about 20 people to safety after being called to overnight incident in Belsize Road, Camden

Evening Standard

Mayfair: Diners flee as fire breaks out in central London restaurant

Dramatic footage on social media has shown the moment terrified diners were forced to flee a central London restaurant after a fire broke out on Friday evening.

Evening Standard

Burst water mains flood residential road in Camden

Two water mains burst in Camden causing a residential street to be flooded with water in the early hours of Saturday morning.

The Guardian - UK

London fire brigade put into special measures over misogyny and racism

Watchdog to monitor force closely after damning report revealed deep-seated behavioural problems

Evening Standard

London Fire Brigade put into special measures after review found it was ‘institutionally racist’

LFB will now face an ‘enhanced level of monitoring’ by inspectors

The Independent UK

London Fire Brigade put into special measures by watchdog

His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services said LFB will now face an ‘enhanced level of monitoring’ by inspectors.

The Independent UK

London Fire Brigade put in special measures after review found it is ‘institutionally misogynist and racist’

It comes after independent review found fire service has “dangerous levels of ingrained prejudice against women”

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