The Latest Breaking News from LFB

13th floor blaze in block of flats under control

The London Fire Brigade says one of its 64-metre turntable ladders helped to combat the blaze in a 15-storey block of flats.

The Independent UK · Jun 21, 2022

Brixton bus fire: Double-decker bursts into flames on south London street

A bus burst into flames in Brixton, south London on Friday morning.

Evening Standard · Jun 17, 2022

London weather latest: Firefighters issue warning as London set to swelter in 34C heat today

The Met Office said London and potentially some spots in East Anglia are most likely to reach the 34C high, making it the hottest day of the year so far

Evening Standard · Jun 17, 2022

Families who've spent £820,000 after Grenfell tragedy fear they won't get a penny back

Following the 2017 Grenfell Tower disaster, thousands of homes across the country needed to replace flammable cladding, but loopholes in the scheme mean many homes do not get cash to help

Daily Mirror · Jun 10, 2022

House on ‘Billionaires’ Row’ in London destroyed in huge fire

Canadian pop star Justin Bieber and members of the Saudi royal family have all lived on the road

The Independent UK · Jun 6, 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

Carlsberg boss sacked for having beers with eight friends in brewery during lockdown

Martin Entwistle invited eight friends for beers in the tap room in the summer of 2020. He was sacked for behaviour 'unbecoming' of a managing director before claiming he was unfairly dismissed

Daily Mirror · May 13, 2022

Carlsberg director fired after organising party in brewery during lockdown

Their escapades were captured on CCTV

Wales Online · May 13, 2022

Warning house fires in London may rise as people resort to other heating methods

LFB said there have been more than 100 fires involving open fires, log burners and heaters in the last few months alone

Evening Standard · May 9, 2022

Man burning wood to save on heating bill sets house ablaze with open fire

Blaze ‘the dangerous reality of cost-of-living crisis,’ poverty campaigners say

The Independent UK · May 9, 2022