The Latest Breaking News from the London Fire Brigade

Hottest day of the year as mercury hits 33.6C after 'tropical night' brings sleepless misery

It is expected to get hotter with forecasters predicting temperatures of 34C or even higher for the capital

Evening Standard · Jul 1, 2025

Which areas in London are at most risk of wildfires as fourth heatwave of summer hits this week?

Three wildfires broke out across London this week - which areas are most at risk?

Evening Standard · Jun 26, 2025

'A profound force for good in the world': Tributes to mother stabbed to death in Stoke Newington home before gas explosion

Charity worker Annabel Rook, 46, was found after a huge blast ‘shook’ the London street with man, 44, arrested on suspicion of murder

Evening Standard · Jun 17, 2025

Local rugby club will hold firefighters killed in Bicester blaze ‘in our hearts’

Firefighters Jennie Logan, 30, and Martyn Sadler, 38; and business owner David Chester, 57, died in the major incident.

Evening Standard · May 18, 2025

Tributes paid to firefighters and man killed in former RAF base blaze

David Chester and firefighters Jennie Logan and Martyn Sadler died after the fire at Bicester Motion on Thursday.

Evening Standard · May 17, 2025

Woman and baby treated as 100 firefighters tackle Walthamstow blaze

More than 30 people were evacuated as 15 fire engines responded to the blaze.

Evening Standard · May 15, 2025

Keir Starmer’s ‘firebombed’ house in north London ‘being rented by his sister-in-law’

21-year-old suspect held on suspicion of starting fires at two homes and a car linked to Prime Minister

Evening Standard · May 12, 2025

Counter-terror police probe suspected arson attacks on homes linked to Keir Starmer

Nobody was hurt in the fires, but the prime minister’s door was damaged

The Independent UK · May 12, 2025

Londoners issued urgent warning to avoid barbecuing in parks this weekend as hot weather hits capital

The warning has been issued by the London Fire Brigade as temperatures look set to hit 25C this weekend

Evening Standard · May 9, 2025

Canary Wharf fire: Dozens evacuated as blaze rips through east London flat

The latest blaze is the third to break out at New Providence Wharf since 2021

Evening Standard · May 7, 2025