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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.

The Independent UK

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

Evening Standard

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

Evening Standard

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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

Evening Standard

'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

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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

Confusion remains over ‘potential hazardous materials incident’ at Heathrow

The check-in area inside Terminal 4 was evacuated on Monday night.

Evening Standard

Heathrow T4 reopens after police find no adverse substance

Heathrow Terminal 4 declared safe to reopen hours after reports of hazardous substance prompted evacuation

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The Independent UK

21 injured after Heathrow airport terminal evacuation but ‘no trace’ of adverse substance found

An investigation continues into the cause of the incident

Evening Standard

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’.

The Independent UK

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

Evening Standard

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.

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The Guardian - UK

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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