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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

Cancel barbecues, says London Fire Brigade as capital sees multiple weather-related blazes

The fire service said it had dealt with more incidents on Sunday than it normally would in a 24-hour period.

The Independent UK

Firefighters 'at breaking point' because of slashed jobs, pay cuts and heatwave chaos

The London Fire Brigade had its busiest day since World War Two on Tuesday, dealing with more than 1,146 incidents and taking 2,670 calls and campaigners warn more could follow

Daily Mirror

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Investigation launched into shrubland fire in North London

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

Evening Standard

Families affected by Wennington wildfire allowed back to see charred remains of homes

Some Wennington residents were visibly upset as they returned to the east London village, where several homes were destroyed by Tuesday's wildfire during record heatwave temperatures

Daily Mirror

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

Villagers devastated by fire on UK’s hottest day call for more action on climate change

‘This is a tiny town on the outskirts of London; this could’ve been avoided’

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Devastating aftermath of UK wildfires after firefighters had worst day since the Blitz

Following shock 40.3C temperatures recorded in the UK and wildfires destroying houses and vehicles, the London Fire Brigade say they have had the worst day since the Blitz

Daily Mirror

Mum of three tells how her home was gone 'within two minutes' in heatwave fire

Claire Taylor lost almost everything in the fire

Wales Online

Mother of three’s home ‘gone within minutes’ as fire ripped through village

Claire Taylor’s family was one of around 90 forced to evacuate in Havering as tinder-dry conditions saw fires break out across several areas.

The Independent UK

We don’t know if our homes are still standing, say fire-hit London families

The scale of the damage caused by the record-breaking heatwave emerged on Wednesday as Sadiq Khan said the London Fire Brigade had seen its busiest day since the Second World War.

Evening Standard

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

Fire chief makes grim warning for future after 'game-changing, brutal' day

Dave Walton, Deputy Chief Fire Officer (DCFO) for West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said Tuesday's unprecedented number of fires was a "wake-up" call and will not be a one off

Daily Mirror

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

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The Independent UK

Heatwave: Fire crews still battling blazes after ‘busiest day since World War Two’

More than 40 homes destroyed in London, city’s mayor says

Evening Standard

London fires: Scores of homes destroyed by devastating blazes as firefighter tells of ‘absolute hell’

London Fire Brigade had its busiest day since the end of the Second World War with more than 2,600 emergency calls made

Daily Mirror

London firefighters in busiest day since WW2 as people told to stop BBQs - even today

London mayor Sadiq Khan said the London Fire Brigade took 2,600 calls, up from 500 on a busy day, and urged everyone in the capital to stop having barbecues - 'not on balconies, not in parks, nor in your private garden'

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The Independent UK

Residents describe ‘worst nightmare’ as blaze destroys their homes

One elderly woman was seen sobbing and saying ‘Oh my God, the house is gone’

Axios

London declares "major incident" after multiple fires ignite during record-breaking heat wave

110 fire engines were responding to at least 10 fires across London on Tuesday afternoon.

The Independent UK

Fire chiefs urge barbeque ban as hundreds of blazes cause havoc in the heatwave

Some London councils already have bans and warning signage in place.

The Guardian - UK

London fire brigade declares major incident after heatwave surge in fires

Mayor says service is under immense pressure as it tackles 10 significant fires around capital

Daily Record

Homes engulfed in flames as 100 firefighters tackle huge blaze amid 40C heat

A huge fire has broken out in east London this afternoon, prompting an emergency response from firefighters in the area.

The Independent UK

London Fire Brigade declares major incident amid ‘huge surge’ in blazes

It comes after around 100 firefighters tackled a blaze in the village of Wennington, east London, on Tuesday afternoon.

Evening Standard

Hornchurch fire: Woman hospitalised and 60 evacuated as 100 firefighters tackle blaze at block of flats

Dozens were evacuated from an assisted living facility in the early hours of Tuesday

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