'Firework killed my family and destroyed my life', says London father Aroen Kishen has warned of the danger of fireworks, two years after the fire which killed his wife and two children Evening Standard · Oct 16, 2025
Hundreds Evacuated from IKEA Wembley After Solar Panels Catch Fire Hundreds evacuated from IKEA Wembley after rooftop solar panels catch fire. No injuries reported as crews contain blaze and launch investigation. International Business Times UK · Oct 16, 2025
Residents left feeling 'dehumanised' by broken lifts in south London tower block Residents have been made to carry babies and wheelchairs up the stairs and there is no timeline for fixing the lifts Evening Standard · Oct 14, 2025
Warning as e-bike and e-scooter fires set to hit record high There have been 165 incidents involving e-bikes and e-scooters in 2025, research shows The Independent UK · Sep 30, 2025
E-bike fires on track to hit record high this year London Fire Brigade (LFB) said it has recorded 165 fires involving the vehicles in 2025 up to September 28. The Independent UK · Sep 30, 2025
Marylebone flood 'like a war zone' as burst pipe devastates homes and shuts court Residents and business owners tell of devastation as burst water main sends torrents of water into properties in central London Evening Standard · Sep 25, 2025
Fire brigade worker sacked over Tesco queue-jumping row wins unfair dismissal claim Ryan Shearwood said he had used his elbow to “defend” himself after the woman skipped the self-checkout queue The Independent UK · Sep 24, 2025
Man arrested over Heathrow Airport evacuation A 57-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm (CS spray) and causing a public nuisance, the Metropolitan Police said. Evening Standard · Sep 9, 2025
Confusion remains over ‘potential hazardous materials incident’ at Heathrow The check-in area inside Terminal 4 was evacuated on Monday night. Evening Standard · Sep 9, 2025
Heathrow T4 reopens after police find no adverse substance Heathrow Terminal 4 declared safe to reopen hours after reports of hazardous substance prompted evacuation The Guardian - UK · Sep 8, 2025
21 injured after Heathrow airport terminal evacuation but ‘no trace’ of adverse substance found An investigation continues into the cause of the incident The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2025
21 injured after Heathrow terminal evacuation but ‘no trace’ of adverse substance found One person was hospitalised but no trace of any hazardous substance was found after officers conducted a thorough search of the area The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2025
Heathrow: 20 people reported injury but ‘no trace’ of adverse substance found Terminal 4 check-in was evacuated as precaution on Monday evening while emergency services responded to a ‘potential hazardous material incident’. Evening Standard · Sep 8, 2025
About 22 people evacuated after blaze at BBC’s former HQ Television Centre Fifteen fire engines and around 100 firefighters were called to Wood Lane at 3.08am on Saturday, London Fire Brigade (LFB) said. Evening Standard · Sep 6, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Sep 6, 2025 Firefighters tackle blaze at BBC’s former HQ in west London One person treated at scene after emergency services called to nine-storey building shortly after 3am
The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2025 White City fire: 100 firefighters tackle blaze at nine-storey former BBC building in west London The fire is affecting the top floors of the Helios Building, which includes a restaurant and flats
Evening Standard · Aug 26, 2025 Firefighters tackle five large grass fires across London over Bank Holiday weekend Up to 60 firefighters were dispatched to bring the largest blazes under control over the weekend
Evening Standard · Aug 7, 2025 London Fire Brigade reveals it is rescuing an average of six people a day The London Fire Brigade said it came to the aid of 3,627 people since January 2024
Evening Standard · Jul 30, 2025 Person rescued from River Thames in Canning Town as new figures reveal spike in accidental drownings Emergency services were called on Wednesday morning to reports of an individual beneath the River Lea Service Bridge
Evening Standard · Jul 20, 2025 Just 27 fines issued over disposable BBQs despite hundreds of London fire callouts Exclusive: Just three boroughs handed out 27 penalties over the use of throwaway grills in three years
Evening Standard · Jul 16, 2025 Firefighters tackle fourth London wildfire in 24 hours as residents battle blaze with hoses The London Fire Brigade warned crews are experiencing a ‘busy summer’ with more wildfires than the whole of last year
Evening Standard · Jul 14, 2025 Residents evacuated from homes as 125 firefighters battle wildfire Around 20 fire engines were used to bring the blaze under control.
Evening Standard · Jul 14, 2025 Firefighters battle to put out three wildfires in just three hours in east London as residents evacuated More than 200 firefighters tackled the blazes in Dagenham, Hornchurch and Walthamstow on Monday evening
The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2025 Tortoise rescued after starting fire in south London flat Firefighters say blaze was caused by the ‘naughty tortoise’ from within its enclosure
The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2025 Firefighters tackle blaze in London park as brigade issues wildfire warning 70 firefighters tackled the fire in east London