Eight fire engines and more than 60 firefighters were called to a fire that ripped through part of Balham High Road overnight. The London Fire Brigade was called to the popular high street shortly before 4am and arrived to a well-developed fire
Fire chiefs are offering staff £1,000 a shift to cross picket lines during expected strikes – in a move branded a “terrible waste of public money”. Crews nationwide have voted to walk out as soon as next month unless they get a revised pay
Firefighters are set to go on strike for the first time in more than 20 years, the Fire Brigades Union has announced. We’ll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story.For the latest news and
Certain members of the Fire Services back-office staff, such as workers and cleaners, are being trained to take on front-line services in preparation in case firefighter strikes take place, reports suggest. These workers may be called upon to respond to 999 emergency
The entire building on Hamilton Terrace is ablaze as thick black smoke billows into the air. The London Fire Brigade (LFB) has warned residents in the local area to keep their windows and doors closed. Firefighters on scene are using two of
London Fire Brigade (LFB) have reported that around 70 firefighters are currently responding to the incident. The LFB Twitter account said around 10.30pm: “10 fire engines and around 70 firefighters are responding to a fire on Walthamstow High Street. More information to
A house fire was put out by 25 firefighters on Wadeville Avenue in Chadwell Heath this morning. One man was taken to hospital following the incident after the house was severely damaged. London Live wrote on its Twitter page: “25 firefighters tackled
Firefighters were called to deal with a fire at a flat at 12.34am after several calls were made. West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service (WYFRS) reported that all three stories, plus the basement and roof were aflame. WYFRS reported that it has
Firefighters using breathing apparatus are tackling a fire at a boarding school this afternoon after smoke and flames were seen “in a roof”. They were called to Ebdens Hill in Westfield, East Sussex, at around 12.30pm. It comes after reports that a
Huge flames are rising form a building following a fire in Hastings, with emergency services battling to bring the massive blaze under control. Twitter user Wozname (@wozname) has posted a video on social media showing flames shooting into the night sky from