Fire Buffs promote the general welfare of the fire and rescue service and protect its heritage and history. Famous Fire Buffs through the years include Edward VII, who maintained a kit at a London fire station.

August 24, 2012

OLYMPIC TORCH - 2012


During the 2012 Olympics, a smoke column from a 40-pump fire at a recycling plant in London's Dagenham district was visible several miles away - at the Olympic Park. The blaze broke out on Aug. 12, 2012 and fire crews remained on the scene for an extended period.