The Latest Breaking News from London Fire Brigade

Residents woke up to loud bangs and smoke from substation fire

Fifteen fire engines and 100 firefighters were called to the blaze in Maida Vale in west London on Tuesday morning.

Evening Standard · Apr 29, 2025

Flats evacuated as 100 firefighters tackle substation blaze in west London

London Fire Brigade said it received more than 170 calls about the incident, which began at 5.29am.

Evening Standard · Apr 29, 2025

London substation fire latest: 100 firefighters tackle huge blaze as dozens evacuated from flats

People urged to avoid area and 80 evacuated as huge fire breaks out at electrical substation in Maida Vale

The Independent UK · Apr 29, 2025

Concerns raised over London Fire Brigade's efforts to stamp out misconduct

‘Delays in resolving complaints have had a real impact on the wellbeing of staff,’ London Assembly warns

Evening Standard · Apr 9, 2025

‘Extreme’ wildfire risk as warnings issued for much of the UK

It comes after England saw its sunniest March on record and its sixth driest March since records began in 1836, according to the Met Office.

Evening Standard · Apr 2, 2025

Wildfires warning issued for London as temperature set to rise to 21C

The London Fire Brigade has urged people to not use disposable barbecues and to properly dispose of cigarettes, matches and litter, to prevent fire hazards

Evening Standard · Apr 2, 2025

Met Office issues amber wildfire warning for parts of UK

A period of warm weather will continue this week, with temperatures expected to peak at 22C on Friday.

Evening Standard · Apr 1, 2025

E-bike ban on Tube, Elizabeth line and London Overground comes into force after station blazes

TfL has imposed ban ‘to ensure the safety of customers and staff’

Evening Standard · Mar 26, 2025

Flights begin landing at Heathrow after mass disruption caused by power outage

Around 200,000 passengers have been affected by the closure of what is Europe’s busiest airport.

Evening Standard · Mar 22, 2025

Passengers to face more delays as Heathrow aims to return to normal operation

Europe’s busiest airport was shut for hours on Friday after an outage caused by an electricity substation fire.

Evening Standard · Mar 22, 2025