Capital’s assistant fire chief says grass fires can spread rapidly and cause ‘significant damage’
A man was taken to hospital with smoke inhalation following fire caused by failed battery
City’s deputy fire chief concedes more ‘realistic’ training is needed after union raises alarm
Hackney Mayor calls on government to go further and add another staircase to buildings over 18 metres
£30m scheme will see Town Hall install doors designed to withstand fire and smoke for 30 minutes
Councillor Zoë Garbett’s motion also calls for public awareness campaign about fireworks
Newly released City Hall figures show Hackney has 87 buildings containing serious safety defects
Only Tower Hamlets has more tower blocks that require evacuation in the event of a fire
Capital’s fire commissioner reveals two-thirds of the 24-hour patrols are down to unresolved cladding issues
Mayor Sadiq Khan says he will ‘continue to be relentless in holding those responsible to account’
Sadiq Khan set to ask government to review Building Safety Bill
MPs last week voted down amendment designed to protect leaseholders from crippling fire safety costs
