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Fire brigade worker sacked over Tesco queue-jumping row wins unfair dismissal claim

Ryan Shearwood said he had used his elbow to “defend” himself after the woman skipped the self-checkout queue

The Independent UK

Man arrested over Heathrow Airport evacuation

A 57-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm (CS spray) and causing a public nuisance, the Metropolitan Police said.

Evening Standard

Confusion remains over ‘potential hazardous materials incident’ at Heathrow

The check-in area inside Terminal 4 was evacuated on Monday night.

Evening Standard

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Heathrow T4 reopens after police find no adverse substance

Heathrow Terminal 4 declared safe to reopen hours after reports of hazardous substance prompted evacuation

The Guardian - UK

21 injured after Heathrow airport terminal evacuation but ‘no trace’ of adverse substance found

An investigation continues into the cause of the incident

The Independent UK

Heathrow: 20 people reported injury but ‘no trace’ of adverse substance found

Terminal 4 check-in was evacuated as precaution on Monday evening while emergency services responded to a ‘potential hazardous material incident’.

Evening Standard

21 injured after Heathrow terminal evacuation but ‘no trace’ of adverse substance found

One person was hospitalised but no trace of any hazardous substance was found after officers conducted a thorough search of the area

The Independent UK

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About 22 people evacuated after blaze at BBC’s former HQ Television Centre

Fifteen fire engines and around 100 firefighters were called to Wood Lane at 3.08am on Saturday, London Fire Brigade (LFB) said.

Evening Standard

Firefighters tackle blaze at BBC’s former HQ in west London

One person treated at scene after emergency services called to nine-storey building shortly after 3am

The Guardian - UK

White City fire: 100 firefighters tackle blaze at nine-storey former BBC building in west London

The fire is affecting the top floors of the Helios Building, which includes a restaurant and flats

The Independent UK

Firefighters tackle five large grass fires across London over Bank Holiday weekend

Up to 60 firefighters were dispatched to bring the largest blazes under control over the weekend

Evening Standard

London Fire Brigade reveals it is rescuing an average of six people a day

The London Fire Brigade said it came to the aid of 3,627 people since January 2024

Evening Standard

Person rescued from River Thames in Canning Town as new figures reveal spike in accidental drownings

Emergency services were called on Wednesday morning to reports of an individual beneath the River Lea Service Bridge

Evening Standard

Just 27 fines issued over disposable BBQs despite hundreds of London fire callouts

Exclusive: Just three boroughs handed out 27 penalties over the use of throwaway grills in three years

Evening Standard

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Firefighters tackle fourth London wildfire in 24 hours as residents battle blaze with hoses

The London Fire Brigade warned crews are experiencing a ‘busy summer’ with more wildfires than the whole of last year

Evening Standard

Residents evacuated from homes as 125 firefighters battle wildfire

Around 20 fire engines were used to bring the blaze under control.

Evening Standard

Firefighters battle to put out three wildfires in just three hours in east London as residents evacuated

More than 200 firefighters tackled the blazes in Dagenham, Hornchurch and Walthamstow on Monday evening

The Independent UK

Tortoise rescued after starting fire in south London flat

Firefighters say blaze was caused by the ‘naughty tortoise’ from within its enclosure

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The Independent UK

Firefighters tackle blaze in London park as brigade issues wildfire warning

70 firefighters tackled the fire in east London

Evening Standard

Huge fire breaks out at south London tower block — 70 firefighters race to scene

Ten fire engines responded after a fire broke out in a block of flats in Walworth

Evening Standard

Inside London Fire Brigade's fight against wildfires amid fears hot summer will spark surge

Exclusive: Britain’s busiest fire and rescue service has warned of the ‘devastating’ impact blazes could have on the city’s parks and wildlife

The Independent UK

Major fire shuts part of London Underground causing commuter chaos

Parts of the Piccadilly line remain closed on Friday morning

Evening Standard

Severe wildfires alert for London as heatwave to push temperature close to 100F

London Fire Brigade has tackled 14 wildfires so far in 2025, with nine taking place in June alone

Evening Standard

Wildfire warning for London as blaze in Enfield marsh closes M25 lanes amid soaring temperatures

The London Fire Brigade has warned people of the dangers of wildfires during the hot weather

The Independent UK

Fires breakout in London after soaring heat across UK

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