Fire incidents
Fire – Islington
Eight fire engines and around 60 Firefighters are responding to a fire on Barnsbury Street, Islington.
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2026-10
October 2026
58 updates
Fire incidents
Scaffolding collapse - Streatham
Firefighters responded to an incident involving collapsed scaffolding on High Road, Streatham.
Safety alerts
Wildfire Summit must lead to sustained investment, say Fire Chiefs
A National Fire Chiefs Council update on wildfire conditions, operational pressure and public-safety priorities.
Product recalls
Product Safety Report: Leafless Hair Dryer (2610-0107)
Product Safety Report for Leafless Hair Dryer presenting a serious risk of fire.
Product recalls
Product Safety Report: Xin Yue AC PC Power Cable (2610-0158)
Product Safety Report for Xin Yue AC PC Power Cable presenting a high risk of fire.
Fire incidents
Industrial fire - Dagenham
Around 70 firefighters tackled a fire on Kemp Road, Dagenham
Regulation and enforcement
Building Safety Regulator disciplinary panels
Disciplinary panels consider cases where concerns have been raised about the conduct of registered building inspectors or registered building control approvers.
Safety alerts
NFCC welcomes recommendations to strengthen wildfire preparedness
A National Fire Chiefs Council update on wildfire conditions, operational pressure and public-safety priorities.
Product recalls
Product Safety Report: SOKANY 4-in-1 Corded Bagless Vacuum Cleaner (2610-0069)
Product Safety Report for SOKANY 4-in-1 Corded Bagless Vacuum Cleaner presenting a risk of fire.
Product recalls
Product Safety Report: LED Ceiling Light, JM6001 (2610-0098)
Product Safety Report for LED Ceiling Light, JM6001 presenting a serious risk of fire.
Fire incidents
Commercial fire – Eltham
Six Fire Engines and around 40 Firefighters are responding to a commercial fire on Sidcup Road, Eltham.
Safety alerts
Brigade’s #ChargeSafe campaign celebrates phenomenal success of Deliveroo partnership
Brigade’s #ChargeSafe campaign celebrates phenomenal success of Deliveroo partnership with over 3,500 riders receiving vital e-bike safety advice.
Fire incidents
Fatal fire - Brent
London Fire Brigade published an update about House or flat fire in Brent. It is listed as a official incident update; check the original publication for the complete details and current status.
Product recalls
Product Safety Report: Todimart T1 and T3 Electric Children’s Scooter sold via Amazon (2610-0119)
Product Safety Report for Todimart T1 and T3 Electric Children’s Scooter presenting a risk of fire.
Fire incidents
Flat fire - Roehampton
Four fire engines responded to a fire on Ibsley Gardens in Roehampton.
Fire and rescue updates
Reigate Fire Station is re-opening its doors – and everyone’s invited
Surrey Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) is inviting residents to come along and celebrate the official re-opening of the newly rebuilt Reigate Fire Station.
Product recalls
Product Safety Report: Xuanhua 25m Caravan Extension Lead sold via Amazon (2610-0097)
Product Safety Report for Xuanhua 25m Caravan Extension Lead presenting a serious risk of fire.
Regulation and enforcement
Have your say on the future of Part K of the building regulations
Help inform the Building Safety Regulator's review of Part K and Approved Document K by sharing evidence, research and experience.
Fire incidents
Brigade warns Londoners about dangers of smoking following weekend fires
Firefighters are issuing a reminder about smoking safety after three separate callouts to fires caused by cigarettes over the weekend.
Fire incidents
Basement fire - Tooting
London Fire Brigade published an update about Fire at commercial property in Wandsworth. It is listed as a official incident update; check the original publication for the complete details and current status.
Fire incidents
Chimney fire - Dagenham
Three fire engines responded to a chimney fire on Rosedale Road, Dagenham.
Fire incidents
Flat fire - Westbourne Park
Five fire engines and around 30 firefighters responded to a fire in Westbourne Park.
Fire incidents
House fire - Northolt
Ten fire engines and around 70 firefighters were called to a fire affecting a range of terraced houses on Vincents Path in Northolt.
Fire incidents
Outdoor fire – Tooting
Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters were called to an outdoor fire on Upper Tooting Road, Tooting.
Fire incidents
Warehouse fire - Wembley
Around 80 firefighters tackled a fire on Water Road in Wembley
Regulation and enforcement
Major milestone reached in ending building safety crisis
Major milestone in government’s mission to fix the building safety crisis, as the Remediation of Unsafe Cladding Bill is introduced to Parliament.
Regulation and enforcement
Approved Document K: general access and utility stairs
Evidence to support potential changes to Approved Document K guidance for general access and utility stairs.
Fire incidents
House fire - Wembley
Six fire engines and around 40 firefighters tackled a house fire on Copland Avenue in Wembley.
Fire incidents
Flat fire – Woolwich Common
Firefighters are sharing their battery safety advice after five fire engines and around 35 firefighters responded to a flat fire on Woolwich Common.
Fire incidents
Garden fire – Burnside Avenue
Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters responded to an outdoor fire impacting multiple gardens on Burnside Avenue, Chingford.
Product recalls
Product Recall: Oren Kablo CAT7 S/FTP 300m Ethernet Cable (2510-0089)
Product Recall for Oren Kablo CAT7 S/FTP 300m Ethernet Cable presenting a risk of fire.
Product recalls
Product Recall: Aginode LANmark-OF Micro-Bundle Universal 12x Multimode Cable (2507-0172)
Product Recall for Aginode LANmark-OF Micro-Bundle Universal 12x Multimode Cable presenting a risk of fire.
Product recalls
Product Recall: Mattressman Comforcel Elite and Supreme Mattresses (2609-0226)
Product Recall for Mattressman Comforcel Elite and Supreme Mattresses presenting a risk of fire.
Fire incidents
House fire – Chadwell Heath
Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters responded to a terraced house fire on Westfield Gardens, Chadwell Heath.
Fire incidents
Flat fire – Romford
Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters were called to a flat fire on Westfield Gardens, Romford.
Product recalls
Product Safety Report: AutoJare Multi-Function Cordless Drill (2609-0230)
Product Safety Report for AutoJare Multi-Function Cordless Drill presenting a high risk of fire.
Fire incidents
Gas leak - The City of London
Firefighters responded to a gas leak on Old Broad Street in the City of London.
Fire incidents
Flat fire – Grove Park
Five fire engines and around 35 firefighters were called to a flat fire on Charlesfield Road, Grove Park.
Fire incidents
Nursery fire - Islington
Ten fire engines responded to a fire at a nursery in Islington.
Fire incidents
House fire - Surbiton
Six fire engines and around 40 firefighters tackled a house fire on Maple Road in Surbiton.
Regulation and enforcement
Building Safety Regulator building control approval application data July to September 2026
Building control approval applications received, determination times, decision outcomes and performance against statutory time limits from July to September 2026.
Fire incidents
Rescue from height - Blackfriars
Two men rescued from 15th floor on Blackfriars Road
Fire incidents
Fire under railway arches - Bermondsey
Ten fire engines and around 70 firefighters were called to a fire under the railway arches on Silwood Street in Bermondsey.
Fire incidents
Garden fire – Ravenscourt Park
Firefighters have issued a reminder of their smoking safety advice following a fire at an end of terraced house converted into flats on Goldhawk Road, Ravenscourt Park.
Fire incidents
Fire at a market - Kingston upon Thames
Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters tackled a fire on Market Place in Kingston upon Thames.
Fire incidents
Flat fire – Hackney
Six fire engines and around 40 firefighters were called to a flat fire on Loddiges Road, Hackney.
Fire incidents
House fire – Marylebone
Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters were called to a house fire on Shroton Street, Marylebone.
Fire incidents
House fire – Orpington
Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters were called to a house fire on Felstead Road, Orpington.
Fire incidents
House fire – Eastcote
Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters were called to a house fire on Wentworth Drive, Eastcote.
Fire incidents
Basement fire – Whitechapel
Six fire engines and around 40 firefighters were called to a fire at a shop with offices above on Whitechapel Road, Whitechapel.
Fire incidents
House fire – West Drayton
Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters were called to a house fire on Pocock Avenue, West Drayton.
Product recalls
Product Safety Report: Loomerig Luxury Double Mattress Topper (2609-0154)
Product Safety Report for Loomerig Luxury Double Mattress Topper presenting a risk of fire.
Product recalls
Product Safety Report: Allegro A1 E-bike (2609-0156)
Product Safety Report for Allegro A1 E-bike presenting a serious risk of fire.
Regulation and enforcement
Building control approval for higher-risk buildings
How to apply for building control approval from the Building Safety Regulator to construct, or carry out building work on, a higher-risk building.
Regulation and enforcement
Preparing information for a building control approval application
Help with the information you must submit to the Building Safety Regulator when you apply to construct, or carry out building work on, a higher-risk building.
Regulation and enforcement
Applying for a completion certificate
How to apply for a full or partial completion certificate after building work on a higher-risk building has been completed.
Regulation and enforcement
Making changes to a higher-risk building project
What you must do before changing a project that has been approved by the Building Safety Regulator.
Regulation and enforcement
Manage a building control application for a higher-risk building
Use this service to apply for and manage building control applications for higher-risk buildings in England.
2026-09
September 2026
61 updates
Fire incidents
House fire - Thornton Heath
Six fire engines and around 40 firefighters tackled a fire at a house on London Road in Thornton Heath.
Regulation and enforcement
Building Safety Remediation: monthly data release - August 2026
The 106th monthly data release regarding building safety remediation.
Fire incidents
Fire at industrial unit – Harefield
Six fire engines and around 40 firefighters tackled a fire at an industrial unit on Newyears Green Lane in Harefield.
Product recalls
Product Recall: Zebra Prescription Printer Power Supply Units (2607-0208)
Product Recall for Zebra Prescription Printer Power Supply Units presenting a high risk of fire.
Product recalls
Product Safety Report: Tesla Powerwall 2 (2609-0219)
Product Safety Report for Tesla Powerwall 2 presenting a risk of fire.
Regulation and enforcement
Fire and rescue incident statistics, year ending September 2026
Statistics on incidents and fires attended by fire and rescue services, fire-related fatalities, casualties from those fires and response times to those fires in England.
Fire incidents
Garage fire – Ladbroke Grove
Firefighters are issuing a reminder of their smoking safety advice following a garage fire on Ladbroke Grove, W10.
Fire incidents
Flat fire – Acton
Five fire engines and around 35 firefighters tackled a high-rise flat fire on Trinity Way, Acton.
Fire incidents
Shop fire – Leytonstone
Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters were called to fire on Cann Hall Road, Leytonstone.
Fire incidents
Fatal fire - Wood Green
Sadly, a man has died following a house fire on Granville Road in Wood Green.
Fire incidents
Flat fire – Leytonstone
Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters tackled a flat fire on Leytonstone High Road.
Fire incidents
E-bike fire - Bow
Firefighters are issuing another reminder about using e-bikes and e-scooters safely, following a fire on Thomas Fyre Drive in Bow.
Regulation and enforcement
RSH publishes its Q1 fire remediation survey
RSH publishes latest findings from Fire Safety Remediation Surveys of social housing landlords in England on 11 metre plus buildings
Regulation and enforcement
Fire safety remediation in social housing in England
Findings from Fire Safety Remediation Surveys of social housing landlords in England on 11 metre plus buildings
Regulation and enforcement
Fire safety remediation in social housing in England - 2026-27 Quarter 1
Findings from the 2026-27 Quarter 1 survey on 11 metre plus buildings, published September 2026.
Fire and rescue updates
Four in five fire and rescue services have changed emergency response plans due to concerns over firefighting water supplies
A national fire and rescue sector update from the National Fire Chiefs Council.
Fire and rescue updates
Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service and NFCC appointed to spearhead the JESIP programme
A national fire and rescue sector update from the National Fire Chiefs Council.
Regulation and enforcement
Apply for a completion certificate for mobile communications mast work
How to apply for a completion certificate after installing a mobile communications mast on the rooftop of an existing higher-risk building in England.
Regulation and enforcement
Tell the Building Safety Regulator about completed fibre optic cabling work
How to tell the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) you’ve installed fibre optic cabling in an existing higher-risk building in England.
Product recalls
Product Safety Report: Fafrees E-Bike sold via Amazon (2609-0133)
Product Safety Report for Fafrees E-Bike sold via Amazon presenting a serious risk of fire.
Product recalls
Product Safety Report: Electric Bike (2609-0123)
Product Safety Report for Electric Bike presenting a serious risk of fire.
Regulation and enforcement
Building Safety Regulator GOV.UK Forms privacy notices
How the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) will use your personal data when you submit information through GOV.UK Forms.
Regulation and enforcement
A practical review of horizon scanning approaches, tools and techniques
Independent research and practical guidance on using horizon scanning to support strategic planning and decision making.
Product recalls
Product Recall: Cambridge Audio Ceiling Speaker Fire Hood (2609-0010)
Product Recall for Cambridge Audio Ceiling Speaker Fire Hood presenting a risk of fire.
Product recalls
Product Safety Report: GEU 45W Laptop Charger sold via Amazon (2606-0133)
Product Safety Report for GEU 45W Laptop Charger presenting a high risk of fire and electric shock.
Product recalls
Product Recall: Diall 16A Blue Site Connector and Blue Site Socket (Male and Female) (2609-0064)
Product Recall for Diall 16A Blue Site Connector and Blue Site Socket presenting a high risk of electric shock and fire.
Product recalls
Product Safety Report: URLIFE T2 Electric Bike sold via Amazon (2608-0135)
Product Safety Report for URLIFE T2 Electric Bike presenting a serious risk of fire.
Product recalls
Product Safety Report: AOOWU Mermaid Princess Dress sold via Amazon (2609-0006)
Product Safety Report for AOOWU Mermaid Princess Dress presenting a serious risk of fire and burns.
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 and rescue updates
UK Fire Cadets excel at UKRO Festival of Rescue Casualty Care Challenge
A national fire and rescue sector update from the National Fire Chiefs Council.
Fire incidents
Flat fire - Poplar
Ten fire engines and around 70 firefighters were called to a flat fire on Blackwall Way in Poplar.
Fire incidents
Fast food restaurant fire with flats above - Stepney Green
Six fire engines and around 40 firefighters were called to a fire at a fast food restaurant on Mile End Road in Stephney Green.
Safety alerts
Fire services must work across borders as risks become increasingly global, say Fire Chiefs
A national fire and rescue sector update from the National Fire Chiefs Council.
Product recalls
Product Safety Report: PORIYA Electric Scooter (2609-0034)
Product Safety Report for PORIYA Electric Scooter presenting a high risk of fire.
Product recalls
Product Recall: Love to Dream Sleep Machine (2609-0065)
Product Recall for Love to Dream Sleep Machine presenting a risk of fire.
Product recalls
Product Recall: Volta VT40IT Incline Treadmill (2608-0247)
Product Recall for Volta VT40IT Incline Treadmill presenting a risk of fire.
Product recalls
Product Safety Report: Betopper 3 in 1 Beam & Spot & Wash and LED Strip Stage Light (2605-0059)
Product Safety Report for Betopper 3 in 1 Beam & Spot & Wash and LED Strip Stage Light presenting a risk of fire.
Fire incidents
Fire at mixed-use building - Finsbury Park
Eight fire engines and around 60 firefighters tackled a fire at a mixed-use building on Seven Sisters Road in Finsbury Park.
Fire incidents
Maisonette fire – Woolwich
Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters tackled a maisonette fire on Eglinton Road in Woolwich.
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.
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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