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New fire safety regulations come into force on 6 April 2026, introducing Residential Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (RPEEPs) for multi-occupied residential buildings London Fire Brigade is urging caution ahead of the clocks going forward this weekend as new data reveals fire calls rise by 25 per cent in April compared to March Two firefighters from London Fire Brigade travelled to New York to take part in a charity boxing ‘Battle of the Badges’ More than 200 e-bike and e-scooter fires were recorded in London in 2025 – the highest number ever Officers from London Fire Brigade’s National Interagency Liaison Officer (NILO) Network have conducted training on behalf of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), and The US State Department.

London Fire Brigade is renewing its call for carers to help people living with hoarding behaviours reduce their risk of fire, by completing the Home Fire Safety Checker (HFSC). As we enter the new year, I’d like to thank our firefighters, control officers and staff for their service, working hard to keep London safe every day, particularly those who have worked throughout the Christmas period taking time away from their families.

Firefighters have gone above and beyond to help Londoners of all ages celebrate Christmas, bringing festive joy to communities across the capital London Fire Brigade has issued a warning following a 77% rise in winter water-related incidents London Fire Brigade is encouraging Londoners to follow Santa’s lead by making a list and checking it twice before driving home for Christmas, as figures show that the risk of road traffic collisions increases by 25 per cent over the festive period.