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The Latest Breaking News from London Fire Brigade

Protester carrying dog scales clock tower at King’s Cross station

Firefighters were able to convince the protester to hand over the dog

The Independent UK

Protester clutching a dog climbs clocktower at mainline train station

Firefighters persuaded the activist to allow the animal to be safely brought to the ground around three hours into the stand-off at King’s Cross.

The Independent UK

'Freedom for Iran' protester who scaled King's Cross station clock tower holding a dog arrested after nearly four-hour stand-off

Activist brought down safely after performing stunt while holding dog at the top of the station structure

Evening Standard

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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

Three people in life-threatening condition after ‘arson attack’ on London restaurant

Five people were injured in the incident in Ilford

The Independent UK

Three in life-threatening condition after suspected arson attack on restaurant

Firefighters rescued five people from the restaurant in Ilford, east London.

The Independent UK

'Arson attack' at east London restaurant leaves three people fighting for life

Local resident describes seeing man with ‘whole body burnt’ in aftermath of suspected arson attack

Evening Standard

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Five people rescued and taken to hospital after Ilford restaurant fire

Police, paramedics and firefighters were called to the blaze on Woodford Avenue in Gants Hill at about 9pm on Friday.

The Independent UK

Fire breaks out above centuries-old Soho pub visited by George Orwell and Madonna

Famous writers, painters and pop stars have visited the Dog and Duck over the years

Evening Standard

Sadiq Khan calls for joint action to tackle the growing threat of wildfires in the capital

London Fire Brigade (LFB) has responded to 64 wildfires already this year, compared to just 19 in the entire summer of 2020

Evening Standard

Cannabis factory discovered by firefighters tackling blaze in popular London dining street

Dozens of firefighters were called to tackle the blaze, just a few hundred metres from where a ‘60s Day event was taking place

Evening Standard

Woman 'runs into street naked' after sunbed sparks tanning salon fire

Extraordinary scenes after a fire broke out at Ania’s Tanning and Beauty on Wood Green High Street just after 2.50pm yesterday

Evening Standard

Wildfire breaks out in London amid latest heatwave warning

The London Fire Brigade received over 30 calls reporting the fire

The Independent UK

'Football fans' arrested after illegal Hammersmith Bridge fireworks display sparks blaze near homes

Men with flares detained by police after being tracked by council CCTV to Hammersmith town centre

Evening Standard

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Dramatic footage shows double-decker bus on fire in central London

The back of the number 88 bus burst into flames outside Portland Hospital on Great Portland Street

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

Evening Standard

Police arrest man on suspicion of arson following fire on Electric Avenue

The blaze on the busy shopping street saw 10 fire engines and approximately 70 firefighters called out on Monday.

Evening Standard

Brixton fire: Man arrested on suspicion of arson after blaze on Electric Avenue

Emergency services remain at the scene after dozens of firefighters called to tackle blaze near market

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Major fire shuts part of London Underground causing commuter chaos

Parts of the Piccadilly line remain closed on Friday morning

Evening Standard

Railway arches fire causes Tube chaos as Piccadilly line trains halted

Fire causes gas cylinders to explode as residents told to keep windows and doors closed

Evening Standard

Revealed: London boroughs with most arson attacks as expert links rise in blazes to social unrest

Interactive map shows massive jump in arson attacks in Westminster, Sutton and Haringey

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

Evening Standard

London weather: Second heatwave only days away after brief pause to sweltering summer

Warm sunshine is expected to return very soon after a damp start to Tuesday

Evening Standard

Wildfires break out in London amid scorching temperatures

Specialist wildfire-fighting vehicles and dozens of firefighters scrambled to contain blazes

Evening Standard

Warning over dangers of rivers, lakes and waterways as temperatures soar

London Fire Brigade has attended more than 280 water-related incidents this year so far, an increase of about 15% on the same period in 2024.

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