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The Latest Breaking News from the London Fire Brigade

Thousands evacuated from central London buildings after gas leak

The London Fire Brigade has asked people to avoid Southwark Street

Evening Standard

Tooting fire: 80 firefighters tackle blaze at block of flats

Blaze under control but firefighters remain at scene

Evening Standard

District line suffers partial closure after car crashes through barrier near tracks

Police believe a driver ‘suffered a medical episode’

Evening Standard

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Dramatic moment central London flat bursts into flames

The London Fire Brigade was called shortly after 5pm on Thursday to a block of flats on Buckingham Palace Road in Victoria

Evening Standard

Commuters left stranded for three hours after train hit tree

An ambulance was sent to the scene to help a cancer patient who needed medical attention, a Southeastern Railway spokesperson said

Evening Standard

5 places to never put a BBQ in a garden, according to experts

Barbecue season is on the horizon, but be sure to steer clear of these spots when it comes to placing your BBQ...

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Pimlico flat fire sparked by 'dangerous' UPP ebike battery prompts warning against Chinese manufacturer

The battery type has been blamed for a string of fires across the UK

Evening Standard

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Fire service boss being investigated ‘for lying about London university degree’ found dead

Wayne Brown once served in the London Fire Brigade

Evening Standard

Woman dies in London flat fire as Met Police probe fatal blaze

The woman was pronounced dead at the scene in Homerton High Street, Hackney

The Independent UK

Three men dead and one fighting for life after Croydon house fire

Cause of fatal house fire is under investigation

The Independent UK

Boy, 16, arrested after blaze in atrium of prestigious west London school

Former Prime Minister Sir Tony Blair’s sons and actress Hayley Atwell are among the alumni of the prestigious London Oratory School

The Independent UK

Huge fire breaks out at Ant McPartlin’s former Chiswick home

Six fire engines called to blaze at property owned by ITV’s star’s ex-wife Lisa Armstrong

Evening Standard

Neighbour of derelict pub fire in Croydon describes massive blaze: ‘We actually got so scared’

Both buildings, which are just streets apart, were damaged in the blaze

The Independent UK

Neighbour of derelict pub fire in Croydon describes terror at ‘massive’ blaze

Both buildings, which are just streets apart, were damaged, and the fires are being treated as “suspicious” by police.

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Fires at two derelict pubs just streets apart treated as ‘suspicious’ by police

Around 100 firefighters tackled the blazes, which happened at the same time in Croydon on Thursday morning.

The Independent UK

Fires that destroyed two London pubs just streets apart treated as ‘suspicious’ by police

There were no reports of any injuries but the London Fire Brigade are advising people to avoid the area

The Canberra Times

Why ACT firies believe 'small scale' lithium-ion batteries are a danger

Is this the next burning issue for micro-mobility?

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Family of boy, 14, who drowned in River Thames issue plea for parents to warn children of risks

Aspiring footballer Brian Sasu tragically drowned after jumping into the Thames on hot summer’s day

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Wimbledon car crash latest: Eight year-old girl killed and 16 injured in primary school tragedy

Visuals show several emergency services vehicles outside the girls’ prep school in Wimbledon after Land Rover crashed into the building on Thursday

Evening Standard

Kentish Town fire: Man found dead following flat blaze

A man has died following a flat fire in Kentish Town, the London Fire Brigade (LFB) has said.

Evening Standard

Stratford Station temporarily evacuated after ‘fire alarm alert’

The station was reopened about 10.30am, said police

The Independent UK

Fire at a block of flats in south London

The London Fire Brigade received more than 30 calls about the fire.

Daily Mirror

Croydon fire: 80 people evacuated leaving 'nothing standing' in horror block of flats blaze

The London Fire Brigade has sent 40 firefighters to White Horse Road, Croydon, South London, this afternoon where a blaze is tearing through a block of flats

Evening Standard

Watch: Dozens of firefighters battle huge flat blaze in Croydon

Footage of the scene shows two apartment balconies completely engulfed in flames

Wales Online

Warning to hoarders after 10 deaths and 186 injuries in a year

Emergency services have been called to more then 1,000 incidents

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