The Latest Breaking News from London Fire Brigade

London Fire Brigade attending nearly 20 grassland blazes a day as temperature soars

The brigade has attended more than 800 open land fires in the six weeks since June

Evening Standard · Jul 15, 2022

London fire engines out of action due to staff shortages, says union

Londoners are “at greater risk of death or serious injury” as staff shortages continue to plague the London Fire Brigade, the Fire Brigades Union has warned.

Evening Standard · Jul 15, 2022

Eaton Place: Investigation launched after fire rips through exclusive Belgravia flats

Theo Coen, 18, who lives in the road, said he woke up at 11.30am to the sound of ‘crackling’

Evening Standard · Jul 14, 2022

Daredevils backflip from Tower Bridge into Thames during heatwave prompting fire brigade warning

The fire brigade said anyone repeating the stunt would be at risk of cold water shock whatever their fitness

Evening Standard · Jul 12, 2022

Cat in house fire saved by first use of special pet oxygen masks

Donated by Smokey Paws, a not-for-profit organisation

Wales Online · Jul 12, 2022

New animal oxygen mask used in rescue of cat from Paddington house fire

Pet oxygen therapy masks can be used on dogs and cats, as well as smaller animals such as rabbits, snakes and mice

Evening Standard · Jul 12, 2022

New animal oxygen mask used in rescue of cat from house fire in London

Pet oxygen therapy masks can be used on dogs and cats, as well as smaller animals such as rabbits, snakes and mice.

The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2022

Sadiq Khan lays wreath as London remembers victims of 7/7 bombings on anniversary

Sadiq Khan laid a wreath at the Hyde Park memorial to mark the anniversary of the attack

Evening Standard · Jul 7, 2022

Fairlop Waters: Body found in search for boy, 17, who went swimming in lake

Teenager’s family has been informed

The Independent UK · Jul 5, 2022

Search underway for teen last seen entering lake in east London

Fairlop Waters Country Park is closed while a police search operation continues

Evening Standard · Jul 4, 2022