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London Fire Brigade @london-fire.bsky.social · 2d

Eight fire engines and around 60 firefighters have been called to a fire at a commercial building on Dukes Road in Park Royal.

People in the area are advised to keep windows and doors closed due to smoke travel.

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London Fire Brigade @london-fire.bsky.social · 2d

Sadly, a man has died following a house fire in #Whetstone on Saturday https://london-fire.pulse.ly/atiuq6ox3h

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London Fire Brigade @london-fire.bsky.social · 6d

Statement from London Fire Commissioner Jonathan Smith following the horrific attack on a synagogue in #Manchester this morning.

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London Fire Brigade @london-fire.bsky.social · 12d

Firefighters rescued two people from a fire at a block of flats in #Walworth this morning.

The cause of the fire is being investigated.

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Flat fire - Walworth

Firefighters rescued two people from a flat fire on Sedan Way in Walworth.

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London Fire Brigade @london-fire.bsky.social · 15d

The fire in #Southgate is now under control. https://london-fire.pulse.ly/z6ejpc7tqs

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London Fire Brigade @london-fire.bsky.social · 15d

Six fire engines and around 40 firefighters are at a fire on Ensign Drive in Southgate.

Most of the first floor and roof of a house is alight. Part of the first floor and roof of a second house is alight. Most of a garage is also alight.

More info - https://london-fire.pulse.ly/ryncguvlca

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London Fire Brigade @london-fire.bsky.social · 15d

The fire in #QueensPark is now under control. https://london-fire.pulse.ly/agy60yt1so

Balcony fire - Queen's Park

Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters were called to a fire on Canterbury Road in Queen's Park

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London Fire Brigade @london-fire.bsky.social · 15d

Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters have been called to a balcony fire at a block of flats on Canterbury Road in #QueensPark. More info soon.

London Fire Brigade @london-fire.bsky.social · 16d

Four fire engines and 25 firefighters were called to a house undergoing renovation on Rannoch Road in #Hammersmith early this morning. Half the ground floor and half of the first floor in the terraced house was destroyed by fire. https://london-fire.pulse.ly/abvrueolzp

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London Fire Brigade @london-fire.bsky.social · 16d

Two of the Brigade's 32-metre turntable ladders are being used as water towers to help extinguish the #Enfield flat fire from height. www.london-fire.gov.uk/incidents/20...

London Fire Brigade @london-fire.bsky.social · 16d

Two flats on the second floor of a three storey block of flats are currently alight in #Enfield. www.london-fire.gov.uk/incidents/20...

London Fire Brigade @london-fire.bsky.social · 16d

Ten fire engines and around 70 firefighters have been called to a flat fire on Maybury Close in #Enfield. More info soon.

London Fire Brigade @london-fire.bsky.social · 17d

Eight fire engines and around 60 firefighters have been called to a vehicle fire at the rear of a derelict building on Lakeside Drive in #ParkRoyal. Residents living close by are advised to shut their doors and windows due to heavy smoke. www.london-fire.gov.uk/incidents/20...

London Fire Brigade @london-fire.bsky.social · 22d

We've issued a reminder of the importance of smoke alarms after a #Hammersmith flat fire. Leading Firefighter Biniaz: "This incident shows how important it is to have working smoke alarms. The family were lucky one of them smelt smoke & woke up." https://london-fire.pulse.ly/ivddiqqslz

Flat fire - Hammersmith

Firefighters have issued a reminder of the importance of smoke alarms following a fire at a house on Parfrey Street in Hammersmith.

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London Fire Brigade @london-fire.bsky.social · 26d

Carbon monoxide related incidents in London have more than doubled, with around 1,700 callouts in 2024/25.

As part of #GasSafety Week, we're warning people to ensure they aren’t leaving themselves at risk of carbon monoxide poisoning.

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Carbon monoxide incidents in London double as Brigade warns of dangers from ‘silent killer’

London Fire Brigade attended more than 1,700 callouts to carbon monoxide incidents in 2024/25.

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London Fire Brigade @london-fire.bsky.social · 28d

Today our Lambeth River team laid a wreath to mark #WorldSuicidePreventionDay.

We want to echo an important message from the Samaritans: if you think someone might be suicidal, take action, interrupt their thoughts & show them you care. To find out how, visit https://samaritans.pulse.ly/qknp2ncfgd

A group of four people stand on a boat by the river, holding orange and yellow flowers. They wear black jackets with life vests. The boat's deck is equipped with life jackets and ropes. Tall modern buildings are visible across the river against a cloudy sky.

Two people stand on a riverboat near a bridge, holding roses over the water. Skyscrapers and modern buildings are visible in the background, under a cloudy sky.

A hand holds a sunflower and a red rose over a murky river, with a wrought-iron bridge and tall buildings in the background under a gray, overcast sky.

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London Fire Brigade @london-fire.bsky.social · 29d

This #999Day we want to recognise the hard work of the 2 million people that work in the emergency services, including 250,000 first responders.

Teamwork is key to being prepared, & we've captured some incredible moments from recent training exercises with the Met and London Ambulance Service.

A firefighter in full gear, including a neon helmet and reflective stripes, walks down a street. Nearby, a bright blue and yellow Metropolitan Police vehicle is parked. In the background, other emergency responders and vehicles are visible, along with a large metal structure and bare trees under a clear blue sky.

A police officer and two firefighters, wearing protective gear, carry a person on a stretcher down the stairs at a train station. The person on the stretcher is wearing black trousers and blue shoes. Behind them, other people walk up and down the stairs, and signage indicates directions to different platforms.

Emergency responders in bright yellow and green jackets, labeled "Fire" and "Ambulance," kneel inside a tram car, attending to a situation. They are wearing helmets and surrounding a medical bag on the floor.

Three firefighters wearing yellow helmets and gear carry an elderly man in a red shirt and black pants to safety. Beside them, an emergency medical responder in green uniform gives a thumbs up. Emergency bags and equipment lie on the ground nearby, with lush trees in the background.

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London Fire Brigade @london-fire.bsky.social · Sep 8

Crews were called to a house fire in #Kingston. Firefighters used PVStop on solar panels. PVStop, is a black liquid polymer coating designed to cover the panels like a liquid tarpaulin. It works by the blocking sunlight so crews can safely respond. https://london-fire.pulse.ly/0mu1dx61cg

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London Fire Brigade @london-fire.bsky.social · Sep 8

Training exercise at the RAF Museum, Colindale ✈️🚒

Last week, crews from Mill Hill, Hendon, Finchley and West Hampstead joined forces with the London Ambulance Service, Met Police and museum staff for a major incident exercise, where our firefighters practiced rescuing multiple casualties.

Firefighter in full gear, including a bright yellow helmet, oxygen tank, and breathing mask, enters a smoke-filled building. The scene is set against a brick wall with a green door slightly ajar.

A firefighter in full gear, including a yellow helmet, assists an older man wearing a navy zip-up jacket and gray pants. They are walking closely together, with the firefighter supporting the man, whose head is bowed slightly.

A firefighter dressed in full gear, including a neon-yellow helmet and breathing apparatus, assists a person wearing a camouflage jacket and yellow smoke hood out of a smoky building. The scene is filled with smoke, and additional firefighters are visible in the background.

Four firefighters in brown protective gear and neon helmets attending to a man lying on the ground during emergency training. One firefighter kneels and checks the man's vitals. In the background, a yellow helicopter play set is visible, with observers watching from behind a fence.

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London Fire Brigade @london-fire.bsky.social · Sep 5

All our crews are returning from North Yorkshire today, marking the end of the mutual aid provided to our family in Yorkshire.

We are just one of many crews who attended the Langdale Moor fire, and we'd like to pay our respects to the farmers and other FRS that worked alongside us.

A London Fire Brigade fire engine parked in front of a scorched hillside, while a helicopter drops water from above to tackle a wildfire.

A group of six firefighters in red shirts and fire trousers posing together in front of a Land Rover on grassy moorland.

A fire hose nozzle and a spade resting on burnt ground at sunset, with smoke rising faintly into the air.

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London Fire Brigade @london-fire.bsky.social · Sep 5

A house fire in #Hounslow that sadly killed a mother, her three children and two guests has been ruled as a "tragic accident", following an inquest.

The fire occurred on a night when the family had been celebrating the beginning of Diwali.

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House fire that killed a mother, her three children, and two guests was a ‘tragic accident’ ignited by firework, inquest finds

Six people died in a “catastrophic” house fire on first night of Diwali in Hounslow in November 2023, Coroner says

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London Fire Brigade @london-fire.bsky.social · Aug 29

We have deployed 27 firefighters, five officers, five fire appliances and one of our wildfire vehicles to join other Fire and Rescue Services in North Yorkshire to tackle the major 10 sq mile fire at Langdale Moor. We are proud to be able to assist our fire and rescue family.

A red fire engine from the London Fire Brigade is parked on a path next to a forest with tall trees. The truck is equipped with hoses and safety messages displayed on its side. A yellow hose extends from the truck into the forest.

A lineup of fire engine is parked in front of a large industrial building with blue-gray metal siding. The vehicles are painted in bright red, yellow, and green, with some bearing the word "FIRE." The scene takes place on a gravel lot under an overcast sky, bordered by trees. Several people in high-visibility clothing stand near the vehicles.

A large group of firefighters in workwear stand on artificial grass inside a spacious indoor area. Some wear high-visibility vests. Behind them is a building with large windows. To the right, a wooden picnic table holds water bottles and other items.

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London Fire Brigade @london-fire.bsky.social · Aug 26

Firefighters are issuing a safety reminder about smoking following a fire at a house converted into flats on Ashmore Road in #Kilburn. For smoking safety tips 👉 www.london-fire.gov.uk/incidents/20...

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London Fire Brigade @london-fire.bsky.social · Aug 26

Firefighters have issued a warning to smokers following a fire at a hospital car park in #Hampstead. Around 40 people evacuated the hospital building and thankfully no injuries are reported. For top tips for smokers read: www.london-fire.gov.uk/incidents/20...

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London Fire Brigade @london-fire.bsky.social · Aug 24

Sadly one man has died following a flat fire on Dorset Road in #Oval. www.london-fire.gov.uk/incidents/20...