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The Latest Breaking News from London Fire Brigade

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

Five people were injured in the incident in Ilford

The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2025

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 · Aug 23, 2025

'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 · Aug 23, 2025

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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 · Aug 23, 2025

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 · Aug 21, 2025

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 · Aug 20, 2025

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 · Aug 20, 2025

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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 · Aug 14, 2025

Wildfire breaks out in London amid latest heatwave warning

The London Fire Brigade received over 30 calls reporting the fire

The Independent UK · Aug 11, 2025

'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 · Aug 4, 2025

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

Evening Standard · Jul 31, 2025

Tortoise rescued after starting fire in south London flat

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

The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2025

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 · Jul 7, 2025

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

Evening Standard · Jul 7, 2025

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The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2025

Major fire shuts part of London Underground causing commuter chaos

Parts of the Piccadilly line remain closed on Friday morning

Evening Standard · Jul 4, 2025

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 · Jul 2, 2025

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 · Jun 25, 2025

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

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Evening Standard · Jun 24, 2025

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 · Jun 23, 2025

Wildfires break out in London amid scorching temperatures

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

Evening Standard · Jun 18, 2025

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.

Evening Standard · Jun 17, 2025

Emergency crews investigating ‘gas explosion’ in home

Six fire engines and 40 firefighters were called to the scene in Stoke Newington, north-east London.

The Independent UK · Jun 15, 2025

E-bikes and e-scooters fire warning after record number of blazes and eight deaths

More than 200 fires involving e-scooters and e-bikes were recorded last year, resulting in eight deaths

Evening Standard · Jun 6, 2025

London warned of heightened risk of wildfires as UK set for hotter than usual summer and heatwaves

Scores of homes were destroyed by fires in Wennington and Dagenham in July 2022

The Independent UK · Jun 4, 2025

Londoners warned to keep doors and windows closed after 70 firefighters rush to Erith blaze

The cause of the blaze is under investigation by the London Fire Brigade

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