Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters tackled a flat fire on Forty Acre Lane in Canning Town. A small part of a flat on the 20th floor of a 24-storey block of flats was damaged by fire. There ...

Firefighters have issued a reminder of their smoking safety advice following a fire at a block of flats in Stratford. The fire is believed to have been accidental and caused by the unsafe disposal of ...

A southbound Northern City Line train from Drayton Park failed to stop at the platform and ploughed into the concrete wall at the end of the tunnel at Moorgate station. When rescuers reached the ...

Last year London had the 4th highest amount of drownings in the UK. The River Thames and other waterways are hot spots for activity, so even in London it's important you know how to stay safe when ...

London Fire Brigade has issued a warning not to misuse fireworks following a number of firework-related incidents in October.

Firefighters responded to an incident near Banstead, where a part of a tree collapsed trapping a child. Assistant Commissioner Pat Goulbourne said: "Earlier today firefighters were mobilised to an ...

As the political climate intensified in Europe during the late 1930s, an Act of Parliament was passed to authorise the formation of a voluntary fire service. The Auxiliary Fire Service (AFS) formed in ...

What are fire doors and why do they matter? Fire doors are a really important element of your fire safety strategy. Used correctly, they stop fires from spreading through a building, giving people ...

Learn about different kinds of fire alarm systems, and get a better understanding of what you might need to install in your property. If you are responsible for a property, it's likely that you need ...

They come in a variety of forms: creams, lotions, ointments, gels or sprays . They can also include soap alternatives. They may be water-based, contain paraffin or natural oils. All cover the skin ...

Did you know that there were no fire brigades before The Great Fire of London? Read on to discover how and why the first brigades were established. In 1666, London blazed for days. A long dry summer, ...