The Latest Breaking News from LFB

Marks and Spencer issues nationwide BAN in all shops

M&S says the ban is a 'precautionary measure'

Manchester Evening News · Aug 3, 2022

M&S stops selling disposable barbecues in UK stores over fire risk

Retailer removes items from its shops to ‘protect open spaces and reduce the risk of fires’

The Guardian - UK · Aug 3, 2022

Marks and Spencer to stop selling disposable barbecues in all UK stores

It has been described as 'good news' by fire chiefs

Wales Online · Aug 3, 2022

London Fire Brigade ‘exceptionally busy’ taking high number of weekend calls

Firefighters warned against complacency after a record-breaking high of 40.3C was reached last week.

The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2022

Investigation launched into shrubland fire in North London

An investigation is underway after a fire broke out in shrubland in Enfield.

Evening Standard · Jul 23, 2022

Wennington residents return to village devastated by heatwave blaze

The small community in east London is thought to have lost at least 18 houses in the fire.

The Independent UK · Jul 21, 2022

Council opens support centre after 19 homes destroyed in Wennington fire

The centre will offer a range of support including housing, finance and mental health services

Evening Standard · Jul 21, 2022

Scores of firefighters at scene of east London tower block blaze

The cause of the blaze is not yet known, but comes after fire crews faced their busiest-ever day.

The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2022

Woolwich fire: 100 firefighters tackle blazes at 18-storey flat and grass below

London Fire Brigade (LFB) has taken more than 105 calls to the blaze

The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2022

UK counts the cost of fires and disruption fuelled by searing heat

Temperatures soared to above 40C for the first time ever on Tuesday, in a heatwave fuelled by climate change.

The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2022