Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters tackled a fire at a shop with flats above on Woodford Avenue in Ilford.

London Fire Brigade has issued a warning not to misuse fireworks following a number of firework-related incidents in October.

Last year London had the 4th highest amount of drownings in the UK. The River Thames and other waterways are hot spots for activity, so even in London it's important you know how to stay safe when ...

A southbound Northern City Line train from Drayton Park failed to stop at the platform and ploughed into the concrete wall at the end of the tunnel at Moorgate station. When rescuers reached the ...

What are fire doors and why do they matter? Fire doors are a really important element of your fire safety strategy. Used correctly, they stop fires from spreading through a building, giving people ...

This technology has the power to provide early warning and save lives – learn how to use, test and manage fire alarms. Fire alarms save lives. They're a vital part of your prevention and detection ...

In 2023, over 2000 emergency calls were made on Diwali, Halloween and Fireworks Night – a 13 per cent increase on the ...

They come in a variety of forms: creams, lotions, ointments, gels or sprays . They can also include soap alternatives. They may be water-based, contain paraffin or natural oils. All cover the skin ...

Firefighters are issuing a safety reminder about smoking after a fire at a block of flats on Amber Way in Hammersmith. Part of a three-roomed flat on the fifth floor of the seven-storey block of flats ...

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All formal decisions about London Fire Brigade are approved by the London Fire Commissioner. Some decisions must also be approved by the Mayor or Deputy Mayor of London. This includes approval of the ...

As the political climate intensified in Europe during the late 1930s, an Act of Parliament was passed to authorise the formation of a voluntary fire service. The Auxiliary Fire Service (AFS) formed in ...