Fire incidents
Fire at mixed-use building - Finsbury Park
Eight fire engines and around 60 firefighters are tackling a fire at a mixed-use building on Seven Sisters Road in Finsbury Park.
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2026-09
September 2026
24 updates
Safety alerts
London Fire Brigade records one of the busiest summers in its history
London Fire Brigade experienced one of the busiest summers in its history, with firefighters attending more than 55,000 incidents and Control Officers taking around 100,000 emergency calls between May and August 2026.
Fire and rescue updates
Break-in at Painshill Fire Station results in theft of life-saving rescue equipment
Surrey Police is appealing for information after approximately £30k worth of vital road traffic collision rescue equipment is stolen from Painshill Fire Station
Fire and rescue updates
UK Fire Cadets Honour Fallen Firefighters at National Service of Remembrance
A national fire and rescue sector update from the National Fire Chiefs Council.
Fire incidents
Recycling centre fire - Leyton
Eight fire engines responded to a fire on Staffa Road.
Fire incidents
Garden fire - Lambeth
Five fire engines and around 35 firefighters were called to a fire in a residential garden on Fitzalan Street in Lambeth.
Fire and rescue updates
NFCC brings global fire leadership to the UK for World Fire Congress 2026
A national fire and rescue sector update from the National Fire Chiefs Council.
Fire incidents
Flat fire – Tufnell Park
Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters responded to a flat fire on Brecknock Road in Tufnell Park.
Fire incidents
House fire – North Woolwich
Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters tackled a house fire on Swansea Court in North Woolwich.
Fire incidents
Flat fire - St John's Wood
Six fire engines and around 40 firefighters were called to a fire at a house converted into flats on Abercorn Place in St John's Wood..
Fire incidents
Flat fire – Westminster
Five fire engines and around 35 firefighters responded to a flat fire on Medway Street in Westminster.
Fire incidents
Warehouse fire - Wembley
Ten fire engines and around 70 firefighters have been called to a fire at a warehouse on Alperton Lane in Wembley.
Fire incidents
House fire - Beckenham
Twelve fire engines responded to a fire in Beckenham.
Fire incidents
Grass fire - North Kensington
Firefighters responded to a grass fire in North Kensington.
Product recalls
Product Safety Report: XINZHIZHU 42V 2A Charger (2607-0246)
Product Safety Report for XINZHIZHU 42V 2A Charger presenting a serious risk of fire.
Product recalls
Product Recall: Candle Warmer Lamp sold via TikTok (2606-0188)
Product Recall for Candle Warmer Lamp presenting a serious risk of fire.
Product recalls
Product Safety Report: FREESKY Electric Bicycle 540E (2609-0013)
Product Safety Report for FREESKY Electric Bicycle presenting a serious risk of fire.
Regulation and enforcement
Building Safety Regulator building control approval application data June to August 2026
Building control approval applications received, determination times, decision outcomes and performance against statutory time limits from June to August 2026.
Fire incidents
Grass fire - Hounslow Heath.
Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters were called to a grass fire on Hounslow Heath.
Fire incidents
House fire - Rainham
Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters were called to a house fire on MacLennan Avenue in Rainham.
Product recalls
Product Safety Report: Wallbox Pulsar Max UK Electric Vehicle Charging Point (2608-0025)
Product Safety Report for Wallbox Pulsar Max UK Electric Vehicle Charging Point presenting a risk of fire.
Regulation and enforcement
Fire prevention and protection, England, year ending March 2026
This publication focuses on trends fire prevention and protection activities and smoke alarm ownership, by fire and rescue services in England
Fire incidents
House fire - Morden
Four fire engines responded to a fire in Lower Morden.
Safety alerts
Growing reliance on telecare must not come at the expense of fire safety, say Fire Chiefs
A national fire and rescue sector update from the National Fire Chiefs Council.
2026-08
August 2026
39 updates
Fire incidents
Flat fire - Hounslow
Eight fire engines and around 60 firefighters were called to a fire in a flat above a shop on Bath Road in Hounslow.
Fire incidents
E-scooter fire - Loughborough Junction
Three fire engines and around 15 firefighters were called to an e-scooter fire on Eastlake Road in Loughborough Junction.
Fire incidents
Vehicle fire - Notting Hill
Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters were called to a fire on Pembridge Villas in Notting Hill.
Fire incidents
Waste facility fire - Neasden
Twenty fire engines and around 125 firefighters were called to a fire on Hannah Close, Neasden.
Product recalls
Product Recall: Cambridge Audio Yoyo (M) Portable Bluetooth Speaker (2608-0060)
Product Recall for Cambridge Audio Yoyo (M) Portable Bluetooth Speaker presenting a serious risk of fire.
Safety alerts
Brigade issues top tips for Londoners using newly introduced plug-in solar panels
Today, the Government has introduced a new scheme making plug-in solar panels available to homes across the nation. London Fire Brigade is urging Londoners, who are thinking about installing them, to look through these safety tips and keep their homes safe.
Fire incidents
Fire at maisonette - Peckham
Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters were called to a fire at a maisonette on Cator Street in Peckham.
Fire incidents
Fire - Mitcham
Twenty fire engines and around 125 firefighters have been called to a fire near Carshalton Road in Mitcham.
Product recalls
Product Safety Report: Xingtai City Kanyun Trading Co., Ltd Electric Elliptical Training Machine (2608-0128)
Product Safety Report for Xingtai City Kanyun Trading Co., Ltd Electric Elliptical Training Machine presenting a risk of electric shock and fire.
Regulation and enforcement
Building Safety Remediation: monthly data release - July 2026
The 105th monthly data release regarding building safety remediation.
Fire incidents
Office fire - Ilford
Six fire engines and around 40 firefighters tackled a fire at an office building on Ley Street in Ilford.
Fire incidents
Grass fire - Mitcham
Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters tackled a grass fire near Carshalton Road in Mitcham.
Fire incidents
Grass fire - Northolt
Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters tackled a grass fire near Rectory Park in Northolt.
Fire incidents
Grass fire - Tottenham
Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters tackled a grass fire near Higham Road in Tottenham.
Regulation and enforcement
Fire safety remediation in social housing (England) 2026-27: Q1
Findings from the 2026-27 Quarter 1 FRS survey for social housing in England.
Regulation and enforcement
Fire safety remediation in social housing (England) 2026-27: Q2
Findings from the 2026-27 Quarter 2 FRS survey for social housing in England.
Fire incidents
House fire - New Malden
Ten fire engines and around 70 firefighters were called to a house fire on Mount Pleasant Road in New Malden.
Fire incidents
House fire - Beckenham
Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters were called to a house fire on Banavie Gardens in Beckenham
Product recalls
Product Safety Report: Electric Kettle, CZ-8520 (2608-0190)
Product Safety Report for Electric Kettle presenting a serious risk of fire.
Product recalls
Product Safety Report: Teashow 6V Battery Charger for Children's E-Bikes sold via Amazon (2603-0228)
Product Safety Report for Teashow 6V Battery Charger presenting a high risk of fire and electric shock.
Product recalls
Product Safety Report: Steam Cleaner, YX-602 (2608-0174)
Product Safety Report for Steam Cleaner presenting a serious risk of fire and electric shock.
Product recalls
Product Safety Report: Allegro A3, A6, M7 and A7R E-Bikes (2608-0132)
Product Safety Report for Allegro e-bikes presenting a serious risk of fire.
Fire incidents
Food shop fire - Orpington
Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters were called to a fire at a food shop on High Street in Orpington.
Regulation and enforcement
Andrew Pattison
Andrew has been with DCMS since February 2024 first as Chief Financial Officer, then as Chief Operating Officer and now as Chief Operating Officer & Chief Financial Officer. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience from across his Civil Service career. Andrew has worked in the Civil Service for 10 years,…
Product recalls
Product Safety Report: Donguan Keben Electrical Appliances Co., Ltd Extension Lead (2604-0074)
Product Safety Report for Donguan Keben Electrical Appliances Co., Ltd Extension Lead presenting a high risk of electric shock and fire.
Product recalls
Product Safety Report: Pinghu Fulihua Electric Appliance Factory AC to DC Adaptor (2604-0056)
Product Safety Report for AC to DC Adaptor presenting a high risk of electric shock and fire.
Product recalls
Product Safety Report: Zhongshan Jinkairui Electrical Co., Ltd Heated Coaster/Mug Warmer (2601-0341)
Product Safety Report for Zhongshan Jinkairui Electrical Co., Ltd Heated Coaster/Mug Warmer presenting a high risk of electric shock and fire.
Product recalls
Product Safety Report: Jianxing Chenrui Electrical Technology Courtyard Heater (2601-0298)
Product Safety Report for Jianxing Chenrui Electrical Technology Courtyard Heater presenting a high risk of electric shock and fire.
Regulation and enforcement
Building Safety Regulator appoints Independent Chair of Residents’ Panel
Gill Kernick will lead the panel in providing independent advice to the regulator, ensuring that residents stay at the heart of its work.
Regulation and enforcement
Detailed analysis of fires, England, year ending March 2026
Detailed statistics on fires attended and response times by fire and rescue services across England, and fire-related fatalities and casualties in those fires.
Product recalls
Product Safety Report: BioloMix Bread Maker sold via Amazon (2608-0133)
Product Safety Report for BioloMix Bread Maker presenting a serious risk of fire.
Product recalls
Product Safety Report: Electric Pressure Cooker 6L (2608-0125)
Product Safety Report for Electric Pressure Cooker presenting a serious risk of fire.
Safety alerts
Wildfire Update: Continued Vigilance Needed
A National Fire Chiefs Council update on wildfire conditions, operational pressure and public-safety priorities.
Fire and rescue updates
Lingfield Fire Station reopens following major redevelopment
Surrey Fire and Rescue Service is delighted to announce the reopening of Lingfield Fire Station following extensive redevelopment.
Safety alerts
Fire Chiefs warn wildfire risk is outpacing investment as homes are destroyed
A National Fire Chiefs Council update on wildfire conditions, operational pressure and public-safety priorities.
Regulation and enforcement
Odyssey Fire Safety
We, the undersigned, commit to honour the Armed Forces Covenant and support the Armed Forces Community. We recognise the value Serving Personnel, both Regular and Reservists, Veterans and military families contribute to our business and our country.
Regulation and enforcement
Building Safety Regulator building control approval application data May to July 2026
Building control approval applications received, determination times, decision outcomes and performance against statutory time limits from May to July 2026.
Safety alerts
Fire Chiefs warn of sustained wildfire pressures as drought spreads across England and Wales
A National Fire Chiefs Council update on wildfire conditions, operational pressure and public-safety priorities.
Regulation and enforcement
Charlie Pugsley KFSM
Charlie Pugsley is the Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Building Safety Regulator (BSR). Prior to his appointment in autumn 2025, Charlie was a London Fire Brigade deputy commissioner with a portfolio including fire safety regulation, health, safety and wellbeing operational policy, strategy and risk. Charlie…
2026-07
July 2026
18 updates
Safety alerts
Wildfires are placing growing pressure on firefighters and emergency response, warn Fire Chiefs
A National Fire Chiefs Council update on wildfire conditions, operational pressure and public-safety priorities.
Safety alerts
Brigade issues safety warning to Londoners on purchasing hand fans and using them safely in a heatwave
With another heatwave forecast this week, and Londoners looking for ways to cool down, fire investigators at London Fire Brigade are issuing a safety warning on using and buying fans.
Regulation and enforcement
Building Safety Remediation: monthly data release - June 2026
The 104th monthly data release regarding building safety remediation.
Safety alerts
Fire chiefs warn wildfire risk remains elevated with more than 200 wildfires recorded in last fortnight
A National Fire Chiefs Council update on wildfire conditions, operational pressure and public-safety priorities.
Safety alerts
Firefighters issue summer holiday hot weather warning for London
As temperatures are set to rise above 30 degrees again this week, and summer holidays beginning, firefighters are warning Londoners to stay safe in the heat.
Safety alerts
National Water Safety Forum launches UK strategies for World Drowning Prevention Day
A national fire and rescue sector update from the National Fire Chiefs Council.
Regulation and enforcement
Building Safety Regulator disciplinary and sanctions procedure
How BSR decides whether a registered building inspector is guilty of professional misconduct or a registered building control approver has contravened professional conduct rules.
Regulation and enforcement
Fire statistics incident level datasets
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government collects detailed information on incidents attended by Fire and Rescue Services.
Regulation and enforcement
Fire and rescue incident statistics, year ending March 2026
Focuses on incidents and fires attended by fire and rescue services, fire-related fatalities, casualties from those fires and response times to those fires.
Regulation and enforcement
Fire and rescue incident statistics, year ending June 2026
Focuses on incidents and fires attended by fire and rescue services, fire-related fatalities, casualties from those fires and response times to those fires.
Regulation and enforcement
Operational notice for Corporate Approved Inspectors Limited
Information for project owners following creditors' voluntary liquidation of Corporate Approved Inspectors Limited.
Safety alerts
“It only takes one spark”: Fire Chiefs warn of wildfire risk amid multiple significant wildfires
A National Fire Chiefs Council update on wildfire conditions, operational pressure and public-safety priorities.
Regulation and enforcement
BSR to introduce more proportionate and targeted approach for higher-risk building assessments
The Building Safety Regulator will update its approach to building assessment certificates, providing greater support for duty holders while maintaining high standards of building safety.
Fire incidents
London Fire Brigade records busiest day for emergency calls in 2026
The high call volume already being experienced by the Brigade comes during another heatwave, which brings with it a heightened risk of wildfires in London and could lead more Londoners to cool off in waterways. In anticipation, the Brigade is asking Londoners to take extra care in the hot weather to keep themselves…
Regulation and enforcement
Culture change in the built environment industry: June 2026
The Industry Safety Steering Group's fifth report on the progress in encouraging culture change among groups within the built environment sector.
Safety alerts
E-moped recalled due to fire risk concerns following Brigade investigation
Following an alert from London Fire Brigade to the Department for Business & Trade, a recall has been issued for an e-moped, that poses a serious risk of fire.
Regulation and enforcement
Building Safety Regulator building control approval application data April to June 2026
Building control approval applications received, determination times, decision outcomes and performance against statutory time limits from April to June 2026.
Regulation and enforcement
Self-certification schemes: mandatory technical competence requirements
Use this guide if you work in a self-certification scheme (previously known as competent person scheme). This guide sets out the mandatory requirements for individuals and organisations.
2026-06
June 2026
9 updates
Safety alerts
London firefighters attend over 730 incidents across the capital
On 23 June, the Brigade’s Control Room in south London took 1153 emergency calls in 24 hours, mobilising firefighters to 737 separate incidents.
Regulation and enforcement
Building Safety Remediation: monthly data release - May 2026
The 103rd monthly data release regarding building safety remediation.
Fire and rescue updates
10 new firefighters join Surrey Fire and Rescue Service
Surrey Fire and Rescue Service proudly welcomed 10 new firefighters during a pass out parade on Sunday (22 June).
Fire and rescue updates
Surrey Fire and Rescue Service shows continued improvement in latest inspection
Surrey Fire and Rescue Service has shown strong progress in its latest inspection, achieving ‘good’ ratings in six areas and ‘adequate’ in the remaining four.
Safety alerts
Brigade urges people to take care outdoors during exceptional heatwave in London this week
Capital faces elevated risk of wildfire and concerns around people heading into the water.
Safety alerts
Surrey Fire and Rescue Service urges caution as hot weather raises wildfire and water risks
With a red heat-health alert in place and hot, dry conditions across Surrey, residents are being urged to take extra care while making the most of the sunshine.
Fire and rescue updates
An update on the relocation of Banstead Fire Station
As of March 2027, the crew and equipment from Banstead Fire Station will relocate to Godstone Fire Station.
Regulation and enforcement
Building Safety Regulator building control approval application data March to May 2026
Building control approval applications received, determination times, decision outcomes and performance against statutory time limits from March to May 2026.
Regulation and enforcement
Industry Competence Committee annual report 2025 to 2026
The Industry Competence Committee's (ICC) annual report for the period 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026.
2026-05
May 2026
5 updates
Regulation and enforcement
Building Safety Remediation: monthly data release - April 2026
The 102nd monthly data release regarding building safety remediation.
Regulation and enforcement
Building control bodies: professional codes and standards
The codes and standards that building control bodies must follow.
Regulation and enforcement
Registered building inspectors: professional codes and standards
The codes and standards that registered building inspectors must follow.
Regulation and enforcement
Investigation of real fires – annual summaries
Report summarising findings and recommendations from investigations of fires carried out by OFR Consultants.
Regulation and enforcement
Building Safety Regulator building control approval application data February to April 2026
Building control approval applications received, determination times, decision outcomes and performance against statutory time limits from February to April 2026.
2026-04
April 2026
4 updates
Regulation and enforcement
Building Safety Regulator building control approval application data January to March 2026
Building control approval applications received, determination times, decision outcomes and performance against statutory time limits from January to March 2026.
Regulation and enforcement
Fire and rescue incident statistics, year ending December 2025
Focuses on incidents and fires attended by fire and rescue services, fire-related fatalities, casualties from those fires and response times to those fires.
Regulation and enforcement
Building Safety Remediation: monthly data release - March 2026
The 101st monthly data release regarding building safety remediation.
Fire and rescue updates
Surrey Fire and Rescue Service welcomes new firefighters
Surrey Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) proudly welcomed the newest cohort of firefighters and Joint Fire Control operators during a pass out parade in April.
2026-03
March 2026
2 updates
Regulation and enforcement
Building Safety Remediation: monthly data release - January 2026
The 99th monthly data release regarding building safety remediation.
Regulation and enforcement
Building Safety Remediation: monthly data release - February 2026
The 100th monthly data release regarding building safety remediation.
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