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London Fire Brigade staff have been recognised during Black History Month for their contribution to inclusion at the Brigade London Fire Brigade’s Fire Investigation Team is alerting the public to a safety modification programme currently taking place involving eight brands of heat pump tumble driers. London Fire Brigade is urging residents across the capital to take proactive steps to protect themselves and their properties from flooding during Flood Action Week (14 – 20 October).

A father who tragically lost six family members in a fire after a day spent celebrating the festival of Diwali is urging Londoners to celebrate safely ahead of this year’s fireworks season. London Fire Commissioner Jonathan Smith extends thoughts to the victims, their loved ones, and all those affected by the horrific attack on a synagogue in Manchester this morning.

Since the beginning of 2023, the Brigade has attended a fire, on average, every other day. London Fire Brigade staff are undertaking a unique and gruelling 370-mile charity bike ride that will see them visit every neighbouring Fire and Rescue Service to London.

Deputy Commissioner Charlie Pugsley, London Fire Brigade’s outgoing Director of Prevention, Protection, and Operational Policy, marked his final roll call this morning at Dowgate Fire Station, closing the chapter on nearly 30 years of distinguished service. The total number of wildfires recorded in 2025 in London was 117.

London Fire Brigade attended more than 1,700 callouts to carbon monoxide incidents in 2024/25.