Firefighters support proposals to insist on two staircases in high rise buildings – but want legislation to go further
March 22, 2023
Firefighters are supporting government proposals to increase the minimum requirements of staircases in high rise residential buildings - but want legislation to go further. Read More
London Fire Brigade to take “immediate action” following damning independent review into “institutionally misogynist and racist” culture
November 28, 2022
LFB firefighters face suspension or dismissal if they are found to have bullied or been racist, misogynistic or homophobic, following the review. Read More
Major fire at block of flats and offices in Whitechapel
March 8, 2022
A major fire has broken out on the 17th floor of a block of flats in the Whitechapel/Aldgate area of London. Read More
Property management company fined over £80,000 for 10 separate fire safety failings
November 29, 2021
A property managing agent has been ordered to pay more than £80,000 for safety failings, after inspections from the LFB. Read More
LFB voices growing concerns over number of new properties being ‘deliberately’ designed to avoid fire safety rules
November 19, 2021
The LFB has expressed mounting concerns over the quantity of new properties being designed to avoid adhering to post-Grenfell fire safety rules. Read More
LFB updates on progress in implementing its Grenfell Tower Inquiry recommendations
November 12, 2021
Two years after the Grenfell Tower Inquiry published recommendations, LFB has shared an update on its progress in implementing them. Read More
Grenfell Tower Inquiry: “‘Stay Put’ strategy should have been disregarded sooner”, says Kent FRS engineer
October 27, 2021
In a recent Grenfell Tower Inquiry Podcast, facilitated by BBC Sounds, the 'stay put' strategy was once again discussed. Read More
LFB warns home workers of increased fire risk related to use of portable heaters
October 26, 2021
The LFB is urging individuals to be aware of the fire risk related to the use of portable heaters as remote working continues. Read More
A year on from Notre Dame: “Don’t be complacent about fire safety”
May 4, 2020
One year on from the devastating Notre Dame blaze, London Fire Brigade is warning managers of London’s closed historic venues not to be complacent about fire safety during the coronavirus outbreak. Read More
London lockdown sees spike in outdoor waste burning
April 29, 2020
Firefighters in London have seen a spike in bonfires as Londoners take to burning waste at home during the coronavirus lockdown. Read More
London Fire Brigade: Partnerships are the Future of Fire Safety
June 17, 2015
“The main challenge is to work in partnership to save a lot of money and to share relevant services” This […] Read More