Eight fire engines and around 60 firefighters are tackling a fire at a terraced house on Ley Street in Ilford. The roof and first floor of the two storey property are alight. Control Officers took the ...
Firefighters have issued a reminder of their smoking safety advice following a fire at a hotel on City Road in Shoreditch. Part of the ground floor exterior wall insulation and membrane was damaged by ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
It began on the afternoon of Saturday, 22 June 1861 at Cotton's Wharf, where many warehouses were situated. The buildings were filled with an huge array of goods, including jute, hemp, cotton, spices, ...
Our fire investigation search dogs—Simba and Smokey— may seem like ordinary pets, but their exceptional abilities make them invaluable in identifying substances that can ignite fires. Specially ...
All formal decisions about London Fire Brigade are approved by the London Fire Commissioner. Some decisions must also be approved by the Mayor or Deputy Mayor of London. This includes approval of the ...