West Hampstead’s Diwali Basket Brigade gets to work

West Hampstead’s Diwali Basket Brigade gets to work

Published: 12:28 PM October 11, 2022 Diwali Basket Brigade has returned with its annual charitable food project.  With distribution by Food Bank Aid to foodbanks in north London, the organisation aims to provide... Read more »
London Fire Brigade raises the heat on supermarkets selling disposable BBQs – South London News

London Fire Brigade raises the heat on supermarkets selling disposable BBQs – South London News

The London Fire Brigade is increasing the pressure on supermarkets selling disposable barbecues following widespread grass fires in recent weeks. The brigade has asked the public not to use them and has... Read more »
London Fire Brigade ‘exceptionally busy’ taking high number of weekend calls

London Fire Brigade ‘exceptionally busy’ taking high number of weekend calls

London Fire Brigade (LFB) had an “exceptionally busy” weekend, taking more than twice as many calls as usual and tackling several significant weather-related incidents across the capital. 999 control officers took more... Read more »
Extreme UK weather live: temperature passes 40C for first time; London fire brigade warns of ‘huge surge in fires’ | Extreme weather

Extreme UK weather live: temperature passes 40C for first time; London fire brigade warns of ‘huge surge in fires’ | Extreme weather

Major incident declared in London following surge in fires The London fire brigade has declared a major incident in response to a huge surge in fires across the capital today, mayor of... Read more »
Grenfell Tower: Fire brigade boss reveals he sees new developments in London ‘every day’ that put Londoners’ lives at risk

Grenfell Tower: Fire brigade boss reveals he sees new developments in London ‘every day’ that put Londoners’ lives at risk

The boss of the London Fire Brigade has revealed that new developments are being proposed in London ‘every day’ that put Londoners’ lives at risk. The chief of the London Fire Brigade... Read more »
Grenfell Tower: London Fire Brigade boss says devastating blaze was ‘huge failure’

Grenfell Tower: London Fire Brigade boss says devastating blaze was ‘huge failure’

The boss of the London Fire Brigade has spoken with anger about the Grenfell Tower disaster, saying it was an act of “institutional violence” for which his force bears some responsibility. Andy... Read more »
London emergency: Stratford station evacuated as fire brigade scrambled | UK | News

London emergency: Stratford station evacuated as fire brigade scrambled | UK | News

Images on social media show fire crews were in attendance. Writing on Twitter, Julia Chandler said in response to the evacuation: “Train I’m riding on is not stopping there.” Ms Chandler later... Read more »
Fire brigade dispatch eight fire engines to Orpington to tackle blaze

Fire brigade dispatch eight fire engines to Orpington to tackle blaze

London Fire Brigade have sent sixty firefighters to tackle a blaze at Cowden Road, Orpington this afternoon (26 April). LFB Tweeted: “Eight fire engines and around 60 firefighters have been called to... Read more »
Storm Eunice latest: London Fire Brigade declares major incident over deluge of 999 calls

Storm Eunice latest: London Fire Brigade declares major incident over deluge of 999 calls

Rob Stewart, leader of City and County of Swansea Council, has warned that Storm Eunice poses a “really dangerous situation” as schools in the area close for 36,000 pupils. Speaking to Sky... Read more »
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London Fire Brigade issues urgent warning to anyone with a tumble dryer at home

The London Fire Brigade has issued an urgent warning to anyone with a tumble dryer at home following a fire in Wandsworth. On January 21, six fire engines and 40 fire engines... Read more »