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Following an alert from London Fire Brigade to the Department for Business & Trade, a recall has been issued for an e-moped, that poses a serious risk of fire. London Fire Brigade has sent seven members of the Brigade, to join the UK-ISAR earthquake rescue effort.

UK-ISAR is the official UK Government response to international disasters, funded and supported by FCDO (Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office). On 23 June, the Brigade’s Control Room in south London took 1153 emergency calls in 24 hours, mobilising firefighters to 737 separate incidents.

Capital faces elevated risk of wildfire and concerns around people heading into the water. As part of Drowning Prevention Week and as the weather begins to warm up again, London Fire Brigade is asking for support from teachers, parents and guardians to ensure children are aware of the dangers of open water.

London Fire Brigade Commissioner Jonathan Smith has been awarded the King's Fire Service Medal in the King's 2026 Birthday Honours list. London firefighters are highlighting fire safety to help carers [in Carer’s Week 8-14 June] looking after individuals living with dementia.

An estimated 982,000 people in the UK are affected by the condition. London Fire Brigade teams engaged with 80 businesses on North End Road in Fulham last month to improve understanding of fire safety responsibilities and compliance with fire safety legislation.

New data from London Fire Brigade has revealed that firefighters rescued 2,455 people between April 2025 and March 2026 – an average of nearly seven people a day. From fires in high-rise buildings and multi-vehicle collisions to rescues from lifts and the Thames, firefighters used their technical expertise to rescue Londoners in numerous situations across the capital.

London Fire Brigade is sharing advice to help Londoners enjoy the hot weather safely, ahead of the capital’s first potential heatwave of the year.