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- Tube & Rail · London
Baker Street station evacuated after fire alert
Baker Street Underground station was closed and evacuated on Tuesday morning following a fire alert. Passengers were cleared from the station as a precaution while the London Fire Brigade conducted a search, which found no fire.
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WorldWindow cleaners rescued from 15th-floor cradle
Two window cleaners were rescued from a malfunctioning cradle on the 15th storey of the One Blackfriars building on Thursday evening. The London Fire Brigade used specialist equipment to complete the operation within 45 minutes, with no injuries reported.
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WorldStockwell station evacuated after smoke alert
Stockwell Underground station was evacuated on Tuesday morning following reports of smoke. Emergency services responded, leading to Northern Line service suspensions and significant commuter disruption.
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Projects · LondonLondon Fire Brigade to return to Albert Embankment HQ
The London Fire Brigade is set to return to its historic Albert Embankment headquarters after Lambeth Council approved refurbishment plans. The building, originally opened in 1937, will be modernised and will house the brigade's command centre and a public history space. Fire engines will operate from Clapham and Chelsea during the works.
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Tube & Rail · HeathrowGrass fires disrupt trains to Heathrow and close runway
A trackside grass fire near North Kensington caused widespread disruption to rail services serving Heathrow Airport on Saturday. A separate fire on the airport's airfield also led to the temporary closure of its southern runway.
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WorldNeasden Waste Fire Halts Tube Lines
A large fire at the LondonEnergy Wembley Waste Transfer Station in Neasden prompted a significant response from the London Fire Brigade, leading to the closure of the Metropolitan line and partial suspension of the Jubilee line. All employees were confirmed safe.
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Tube & Rail · North LondonNeasden fire suspends Metropolitan line
A major fire at a waste facility in Neasden has led to the complete suspension of the Metropolitan line and partial closure of the Jubilee line. Residents are advised to keep windows shut due to smoke.
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Roads & Driving · LondonA1000 North Circular Road reopens after lorry fire closes key Barnet route
The A1000 North Circular Road in Barnet fully reopened at 11:30 after a lorry fire caused morning rush-hour closures. London Fire Brigade attended the scene near Henlys Corner, with no injuries reported. Diversions affected bus routes 13, 134, 263 and 326.
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Roads & Driving · East LondonA13 lane closed after Barking warehouse fire disrupts traffic for fifth day
A lane on the A13 in Barking has been closed since 12 August 2026 after a fire at Maybells Commercial Estate. Twenty fire engines and 125 firefighters attended the blaze, which was brought under control by 6.10 pm but left traffic delays in its wake.
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Roads & Driving · East LondonA13 Ripple Road closed after lorry fire sends smoke across Barking
A lorry fire on the A13 Ripple Road in Barking forced the closure of both carriageways on 12 September 2024. Around 100 firefighters tackled thick smoke visible across East London, with diversions in place for hours. No injuries were reported, but delays affected bus routes.
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Roads & Driving · West LondonLillie Road in Fulham closed after building fire near West Brompton station
A building fire on Lillie Road, Fulham, forced the closure of a key route near West Brompton station on 7 August 2026. London Fire Brigade responded, and diversions were in place during the morning peak. The cause and duration of the closure remain unclear.
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Airports · HeathrowHeathrow runway 27L closed after grass fire destroys one hectare
A fire near Heathrow Airport’s runway 27L destroyed one hectare of grass on 6 August 2026, forcing a 13-hour closure. Flights were diverted to runway 27R, with British Airways flight BA179 the first to resume service after reopening.
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Roads & Driving · North LondonHoward Way in Barnet closed after wildfire spreads from Hertfordshire
A wildfire that started near Harlow in Essex crossed into north London on 18 August 2026, forcing the closure of Howard Way in Barnet. Firefighters from Hertfordshire, Essex and London Fire Brigade remain at the scene, with no estimated time for reopening the road.
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