The Latest Breaking News from London Fire Brigade

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

Major fire shuts part of London Underground causing commuter chaos

Parts of the Piccadilly line remain closed on Friday morning

The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2025

Wildfires break out in London amid scorching temperatures

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

Evening Standard · Jun 23, 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 18, 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.

Evening Standard · Jun 17, 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

The Independent UK · Jun 15, 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

Evening Standard · Jun 6, 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

The Independent UK · Jun 4, 2025

Dramatic fire destroys £4.5m Grade II-listed mansion in north London

Up to 70 firefighters spent hours tackling the blaze as it ripped through the 18th century mansion overnight

The Independent UK · May 26, 2025