Neighbours told not to use 999 to report BBQs in hot weather
Fire chiefs have warned the public not to dial 999 to report their neighbours for holding barbecues or…
Dozens of firefighters tackle South London grass fire sparked by barbecue amid Andy Burnham warning
It comes just as Prime Minister Andy Burnham urged major retailers to halt the sale of disposable BBQs…
UK at risk of ‘firewave’ – but RAF’s firefighting helicopters are 2,000 miles away
The UK Government is unable to deploy its military firefighting helicopters to tackle multiple wildfires sweeping Britain because…
Europe ablaze: London at risk, forest burns near Paris and Spain counts wildfire cost
The fire erupted on Sunday in the sprawling Fontainebleau Forest, about 60km southeast of the capital. The wildfire…
125 firefighters battle Walthamstow blaze as residents evacuated from their homes
There are 20 fire engines at the scene tonight Twenty fire engines and around 125 firefighters have been…
More than 100 firefighters respond to east London fire
Around 100 firefighters have been called to a fire affecting a house, gardens, sheds and a railway embankment…
How the UK can prepare to avoid deadly wildfires
A deadly wildfire raging in southern Spain has produced terrifying images of landscapes being destroyed, leaving at least…
Barking A13 fire live as 80 firefighters tackle building blaze with major traffic warning
There is heavy traffic in the area as well as road closures. On the map below, the heavy…