The London Fire Brigade @LondonFire are being thanked for their emergency response today in High Street Penge.
Following confirmation that local residents were evacuated as a precaution, the council is working to support residents at this difficult time. bromley.gov.uk/news/article/…
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A wildfire warning remains in place in London today ⚠️
Station Commander Chucks Abili spoke to @itvlondon to give advice to the public about what they can do to help prevent grass fires and wildfires starting accidentally 🔥
Today we are taking part in a training exercise at Charing Cross Station.
If you see fire engines, don’t be alarmed. It is not a real incident.
Exercises like these ensure we're ready to respond to any emergency across London.
Statement from the London Fire Commissioner, Andy Roe:
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There is currently a heightened risk of grass fires and wildfires in London. The recent dry weather means fires can spread more easily.
If you're out enjoying the warm weather, follow our safety tips to reduce the chance of inadvertently starting a fire.
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Next month, Hammersmith Red watch are walking from our fire station to Tower Bridge and back in aid of @firefighters999
Please sponsor them if you can.
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Yesterday, A21 crews visited St John’s Wood Sub Station for familrisation. Producing 400,000kv ,its service tunnels run as far north as Elstree and as far east as Stratford.
It's another lovely sunny day in London ☀️
However, there is a heightened risk of wildfires so please be careful and follow our safety advice to help reduce the risk of a grass fire starting 🔥
👉 london-fire.gov.uk/news/2025…
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Training exercise today 🚒
Please don't be alarmed if you see fire engines or other emergency vehicles in #Pimlico today, it is not a real incident.
We are joining an exercise in the area alongside our partners to help ensure we're ready to protect Londoners.
ALT Split image with a red background on the left featuring white text that reads: “Training Exercise today. Please don't be alarmed if you see fire engines or other emergency vehicles in Pimlico today. It is not a real incident. We are joining an exercise in the area alongside our partners to help ensure we're ready to protect Londoners.” On the right, emergency responders—including fire and ambulance personnel—stand beside a red and yellow fire engine with its compartments open, preparing for a drill.
The fire in #Kensington is now under control. One of the Brigade's 32m ladders was used to tackle the fire from above.
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LFB Merton and @LondonFire congratulate our newest firefighter to Wimbledon White Watch FF Nico Meggiolaro from Course 20/24 on becoming a Firefighter in the 🚒 LFB.
Brixton’s Sub Officer Tony Hartwell has spent 30 years protecting the people of Surrey & London, retiring today after incredible service to the public🫡
We welcome this move by @TfL following their detailed safety review, as it acknowledges the risks that we know e-bike batteries can pose.
More: london-fire.gov.uk/news/2025…
NEW: Following a comprehensive review, all non-folding e-bikes will be banned on tube & rail services.
The safety of Londoners is my top priority. While most e-bikes are safe, there have been a small number of incidents which have caused me great concern.
bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ckgz…
🚨Charity car wash🚨
Today between 11am and 3pm.
Meet the fire fighters and the fourth emergency service @TheAA_UK !
Brixton Fire Station
57 Gresham Road
London
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London Fire Brigade's deputy commissioner Jonathan Smith is giving an update on the substation fire which caused London Heathrow Airport to close.
Sky's @AlicePorterTV asks a question in the news conference ⬇️
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A family had a lucky escape when a battery on a converted e-bike exploded in the middle of the night at their home in #Brixton 🚲 🔥
Read more about the incident, including our advice around how to #ChargeSafe 👇
london-fire.gov.uk/incidents…