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.

September 20, 2017

LIVERPOOL - 1886

Lewis's department store ablaze

September 19, 2017

MAIDA VALE - 1997

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London Fire Brigade aerial platform, Maida Vale, 1997

SHEEPCOTE ROAD - 1995

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London firefighters at Sheepcote Road, Harrow, August 1995
 

INDUSTRIAL FIRES - 2017


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On Sept. 18, 2017, fire gutted a warehouse at White Hart Lane, Tottenham. Twenty-five engines answered the alarm. Flames were visible across North London. Part of the structure collapsed. The brigade's response included four aerials and five rescue units.  


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On Sept. 14, 2017, fire destroyed a warehouse at Chantry Place, Harrow. Propane cylinders were involved. Traffic was stopped as a precaution at the nearby Headstone Lane train station. Eight engines responded to the fire.

September 15, 2017

PARSONS GREEN - 2017

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On Sept. 15, 2017, an improvised bomb exploded on a train at London's Parsons Green station, injuring at least 22 people. London Fire Brigade Director of Operations Tom George said: 
``Fire crews assisted the London Ambulance Service in treating casualties on the affected train. Firefighters also helped evacuate 253 people from a train not involved in the incident.''