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The Latest Breaking News from London Fire Brigade

‘Extreme’ wildfire warnings continue amid warm weather in UK with 24C temperatures expected

Firefighters said the risk of wildfires increases every day that passes without rainfall

The Independent UK

Temperatures could reach 24C in UK as fire services battle wildfires

London Fire Brigade said the wildfire risk was ‘heightened’ due to low rainfall.

Evening Standard

Concerns raised over London Fire Brigade's efforts to stamp out misconduct

‘Delays in resolving complaints have had a real impact on the wellbeing of staff,’ London Assembly warns

Evening Standard

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‘Extreme’ wildfire risk as warnings issued for much of the UK

It comes after England saw its sunniest March on record and its sixth driest March since records began in 1836, according to the Met Office.

Evening Standard

Wildfires warning issued for London as temperature set to rise to 21C

The London Fire Brigade has urged people to not use disposable barbecues and to properly dispose of cigarettes, matches and litter, to prevent fire hazards

Evening Standard

Met Office issues amber wildfire warning for parts of UK

A period of warm weather will continue this week, with temperatures expected to peak at 22C on Friday.

Evening Standard

E-bike ban on Tube, Elizabeth line and London Overground comes into force after station blazes

TfL has imposed ban ‘to ensure the safety of customers and staff’

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Flights begin landing at Heathrow after mass disruption caused by power outage

Around 200,000 passengers have been affected by the closure of what is Europe’s busiest airport.

Evening Standard

Passengers to face more delays as Heathrow aims to return to normal operation

Europe’s busiest airport was shut for hours on Friday after an outage caused by an electricity substation fire.

Evening Standard

What we know about the events leading to Heathrow Airport closure

Europe’s busiest airport was shut for much of Friday.

Evening Standard

London Heathrow Airport thrown in chaos as nearby fire forces closure for the whole day

U.S. traveller on-route to England turned on in-flight world map and saw a big U-turn.

Fortune

Massive Disruption After Power Outage Shuts London's Heathrow Airport

Britain's Heathrow airport -- Europe's busiest -- shut down early on Friday after a major fire at an electricity substation cut power to the sprawling hub, causing disruption worldwide to hundreds of flights and thousands of travellers.

International Business Times

Watch: Flames tower above Hayes electricity substation as drivers stop to film west London blaze

Huge flames and plumes of smoke seen bursting from the electricity substation as the fire shuts Heathrow Airport

Evening Standard

London's Heathrow Airport Closed After Fire Causes Major Power Cut

Britain's Heathrow airport, Europe's busiest, was shut down early Friday after a major fire at an electrical substation supplying power to the sprawling facility west of London, officials said.

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London substation fire causes ‘widespread’ power outage

People were evacuated from surrounding properties and a 200-metre cordon has been put in place as a precaution.

Evening Standard

OPINION - London needs to ban e-bikes on public transport — otherwise I fear tragedy will strike

E-bike battery fires are raising safety concerns, leading to calls for a ban on e-bikes on the Underground

The Independent UK

Sadiq Khan steps in to save London Underground book exchanges after outcry over closure

Transport for London said it was forced to close the beloved book-swaps across every London Underground station

Evening Standard

Anger as TfL drops free book libraries from Tube stations due to 'fire risk'

Book lovers said that TfL had removed ‘the one bit of joy in a commute’

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Emergency services called to man climbing up Houses of Parliament

A spokesman for London Fire Brigade said it is responding alongside the Metropolitan Police to reports of a person scaling the Palace of Westminster.

Evening Standard

Police arrest man in hospital after ‘arson attack’ destroys Catford home

Suspect in his 40s remains with officers at his bedside, Scotland Yard said

Evening Standard

50 years on from Moorgate crash, what caused the worst Tube disaster in peacetime remains a mystery

Questions remain as memorial service held to mark the crash that killed 43 and injured 74

Evening Standard

Meet Sherlock, London's longest-serving fire dog, as he retires after 12 years of 'distinguished' service

Cocker spaniel Sherlock joined the LFB at only 10 weeks old

Evening Standard

Fire at luxury hotel Chiltern Firehouse caused by wood falling from pizza oven

The London Fire Brigade said the fire on Valentine’s Day started accidentally after wood ignited the void between the basement and ground floor.

Evening Standard

Celebrity favourite Chiltern Firehouse facing ‘large refurbishment’ after fire

The London Fire Brigade said on Friday that 20 fire engines and about 125 firefighters were involved in tackling the blaze.

Evening Standard

Fire breaks out at Chiltern Firehouse luxury hotel

A total of 20 fire engines and around 125 firefighters have been called to the blaze in London.

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