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Deptford fire: Flats evacuated as dramatic video shows flames and smoke rising from balconies in south-east London

Six fire engines tackled the fire in Deptford, with the cause of the blaze still under investigation

Evening Standard

Counter-terror police investigating after ‘horrific antisemitic attack’ on Jewish charity’s ambulances – as it happened

CCTV showed three people setting light to an ambulance in Golders Green in the early hours of Monday morning

The Guardian - UK

Tributes paid to talented footballer, 16, killed in Southwark house fire as friend fighting for life in hospital

Tommy Ballay-Dean, 16, has been described as the ‘heart and soul of Southwark’, while his friend Shauny Halsey is in hospital in an induced coma

Evening Standard

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Shocking video footage shows moment arsonists set four Jewish ambulances on fire

Sir Keir Starmer said the arson attack captured in the footage was ‘horrific’

Evening Standard

Security agencies investigate claim Iran-linked group behind London ambulance arson

Met police say authenticating claim of responsibility by Harakat Ashab al-Yamin al-Islamia is ‘priority’

The Guardian - UK

Fire experts ‘kept awake’ over growing hazard of lithium-ion batteries

Fire service warns ubiquity of batteries in everyday products is outpacing public understanding and safety regulations

The Guardian - UK

Crews tackle fire at 13-storey east London data centre

Around 60 firefighters called to flames in basement room storing around 200 LED acid batteries

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King’s Cross hotel fire sees 30 staff and guests evacuated as smoker blamed

Emergency crews rescued four others at around 2am on Saturday in central London

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LFB issues Christmas candle warning after south London flat fire

Firefighters say an unattended candle caused a flat fire in Stockwell and urged residents to take extra care with naked flames this Christmas

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M&S staff rushed to hospital with carbon monoxide poisoning as major incident declared at London store

Firefighters and paramedics responded after carbon monoxide was detected throughout the shop, with 11 people taken to hospital

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London's firefighters have 'alarming' cancer risk due to contaminants from buildings and EVs

Instances of cancer amongst firefighters aged 35-39 are up to 323% higher than the general population

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Major e-bike warning issued across London ahead of Black Friday

The London Fire Brigade warned incompatible lithium-ion batteries or faulty conversion kits in e-bikes and e-scooters can cause fires

The Independent UK

Fireworks feared inside London warehouse as 150 firefighters tackle major blaze

Fire brigade warns public to keep ‘safe distance’ as 25 fire engines battle two-storey structure in Southall

The Guardian - UK

Major incident stood down at London warehouse fire

Around 150 firefighters and 25 fire engines were called to the fire in London warehouse which may contain fireworks, the London Fire Brigade said.

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London warehouse engulfed in flames may contain fireworks, firefighters warn

Around 150 firefighters and 25 fire engines are battling a large blaze at a warehouse on Bridge Road in Southall, west London.

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Firefighters battling large blaze at west London warehouse

The fire is located in a two-storey structure consisting of a warehouse and retail space on Bridge Road in Southall.

The Independent UK

Investigation launched after London house fire leaves one dead

Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters were called to the scene in Hampton, south-west London, on Sunday

Evening Standard

Hero firefighter rescues family from 'ferocious' e-bike fire during first week in job

A newly trained firefighter rescued a family from a dangerous e-bike fire on just his second night shift

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Police attacked with fireworks amid Bonfire Night disorder across the UK

West Midlands Police made more than 20 arrests after officers were attacked with fireworks in Birmingham.

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London Fire Brigade unveil plans for huge new headquarters in south London

The London Fire Brigade is hoping to refurbish its Grade II listed site near Lambeth Bridge

Evening Standard

Child dead after ‘hazardous materials’ incident in east London flat

Two adults and another child were also treated in hospital after reporting a smell of chemicals in a Newham flat

The Independent UK

Child dies after ‘hazardous materials’ incident at London flat

Two adults and two children attended hospital complaining about a smell of chemicals in a flat, the fire service said.

Evening Standard

Mother tells of family's escape from 'nightmare' fire caused by exploding e-bike that destroyed house

Cheryl Whitter and her children are homeless after their home of 12 years burnt to the ground — as LFB issue e-bike fire warning after three blazes in a week

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Two rescued from burning building after huge Diwali fire started by fireworks in west London

No injuries were reported but fifteen people have been temporarily displaced as a result of the blaze

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Shocking pictures show aftermath of south London ski shop fire tackled by 100 firefighters

The London Fire Brigade said it received nearly 50 calls on Thursday after a blaze broke out at Finches Emporium

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