Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters tackled a flat fire on Forty Acre Lane in Canning Town. A small part of a flat on the 20th floor of a 24-storey block of flats was damaged by fire. There ...

Firefighters have issued a reminder of their smoking safety advice following a fire at a block of flats in Stratford. The fire is believed to have been accidental and caused by the unsafe disposal of ...

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 ...

Firefighters responded to an incident near Banstead, where a part of a tree collapsed trapping a child. Assistant Commissioner Pat Goulbourne said: "Earlier today firefighters were mobilised to an ...

Part of a three-storey semi-detached house was damaged by fire. Two adults left the property before firefighters arrived. They were treated at the scene by firefighters for smoke inhalation and left ...

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 ...

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Eight fire engines and around 60 firefighters responded to a fire on Boston Road, Hanwell. The fire was located in a vehicle workshop, containing three vehicles. One person was rescued at the scene by ...

Around 60% of fires in the home start in the kitchen, but it's easy to enjoy cooking more safely with a little planning and awareness. To stay safe, it's crucial to install the right type of alarm.

Learn about different kinds of fire alarm systems, and get a better understanding of what you might need to install in your property. If you are responsible for a property, it's likely that you need ...

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 ...