Freedom of information (FOI) releases from LFB

This is a disclosure log of London Fire Brigade's responses to freedom of information (FOI) or environmental information regulations (EIR) requests that might be of wider public interest.

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  1. FOI Regarding Fires at Waste Sites

    This is a freedom of information request for the Fire and Rescue Service. The information requested relates to three periods: * 1 April 2024-31 March 2025 * 1 April 2025- 31 March 26, and * 1 April 2026 - 31 July 2026. The information requested is the number of fires in your area at permitted and non-permitted waste management sites and waste carrying vehicles , including but not limited to: Permitted sites: * Household waste recycling centres * Civic amenity sites * Landfill sites * Waste transfer stations * Materials recycling facilities * Waste storage sites * Energy from waste facilities * Composting sites * Anaerobic digestion sites * Automotive Dismantlers * Scrap Metal Dealers * Other waste sites not listed Unpermitted Sites: * Unpermitted Household waste recycling centres * Unpermitted Civic amenity sites * Unpermitted Landfill sites * Unpermitted Waste transfer stations * Unpermitted Materials recycling facilities * Unpermitted Waste storage sites * Unpermitted Energy from waste facilities * Unpermitted Composting sites * Unpermitted Anaerobic digestion sites * Unpermitted Automotive Dismantlers * Unpermitted Scrap Metal Dealers * Fly tipped waste * Any other relevant waste site Vehicles: * Refuse collection vehicles (either local authority or otherwise) * Bulk waste carrying vehicles A spreadsheet is attached for your use if you think it is a convenient and efficient way of furnishing the data. Many thanks in anticipation of your co-operation. Please note I am not a journalist - I am interested in this information on a purely professional basis.

    Published: 28 August 2026

  2. Medical Information

    Under the FOI, please can I request the following - ‘Do you have any operational staff (FF-CFO)who currently have an ICD / Pacemaker fitted and are currently operational’. If so, how many? This is to support some research I am currently doing. No names or any further information about the individuals are required.

    Published: 28 August 2026

  3. FOI Request – Flat fires by London borough

    Under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, I would like to request the following information relating to fires in flats attended by the London Fire Brigade for the period 1 January 2023 to the date this request is processed. Please provide: 1. The total number of fires in flats, broken down by calendar year. 2. A breakdown of these incidents by London borough. 3. The total number of injuries and fatalities resulting from these fires, broken down by calendar year. 4. Where recorded, the most common cause of these fires. I would prefer to receive the information in spreadsheet format where possible.

    Published: 28 August 2026

  4. Grenfell substation fire-risk assessment and Maida Vale transformer-oil investigation

    Please provide:

    The Grenfell Tower substation fire-risk assessment required under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, including all versions held, the competent assessor, the responsible person, the assessed location and any LFB inspection or enforcement records.

    All records reconciling whether the Grenfell substation was in the basement or on the ground floor.

    All LFB records showing whether the transformer oil and electrical equipment at Maida Vale were examined and ruled out as the cause of, or a contributor to, the 29 April 2025 fire, together with any Fire Safety Order investigation or enforcement records and any explanation for why LFB’s public reporting did not identify the same electrical-equipment and enforcement focus publicly stated after the Hayes fire.

    Published: 28 August 2026

  5. Freedom of Information request - Helmet classification

    I have obtained a 1973 fire helmet of yours that belonged to a man called Charters. Please could you provide me the full name of the man + what stations he was at? I understand this may be a long shot since this helmet is from the 70s and you might not be able to find any files relating to him. However, I would be very grateful for any information you may be able to find.

    Published: 28 August 2026

  6. Fire officer's findings for Charlton Place London N1 8AQ

    The Fire officer visited the property on Monday 11th May 2026. I am the owner of the upper floors and am concerned about the fire safety of the occupants.

    Published: 28 August 2026

  7. Fire safety inspection: 7–14 Halcyon Close, Barnes, SW13

    7–14 Halcyon Close, Barnes, London, SW13 0BE

    Please provide the recorded information held concerning:

    1. the scope and outcome of the inspection carried out at Halcyon Close on 12 February 2026;

    2. any observation, note, finding, photograph or assessment concerning missing insulation, external-wall construction, cavity barriers or associated fire-safety risk;

    3. any communication of those matters to Lornham Ltd, the freeholder, a responsible person, leaseholder, managing agent or other relevant body;

    4. any recommendation, required action, informal action, deficiency, enforcement consideration or follow-up arising from those matters;

    5. any audit report, inspection record, action plan, officer note or follow-up record produced in connection with the inspection; and

    6. whether any further inspection, monitoring or remedial verification has taken place or is planned.

    Published: 27 August 2026

  8. Fire Incident of 21 July 2026 – Bedfont Road / Heathrow Logistics Park, Feltham

    Please find attached my formal request for recorded information under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 concerning the fire incident of 21 July 2026 at Bedfont Road / Heathrow Logistics Park, Feltham. 14. Records identifying previous fire incidents attended by LFB between 1 January 2024 and 30 July 2026 at the same location or on the immediately adjoining land in the vicinity of the rear of Heathrow Logistics Park, Bedfont Road, Feltham, TW14 8EE. For Item 14, I seek only sufficient information to identify each incident, namely the incident date, incident reference, approximate location and incident type or category. I am not requesting the complete incident files for those earlier incidents at this stage. Please confirm receipt and provide a reference number for this request.

    Published: 27 August 2026

  9. Fire safety records held by LFB re Pathé Building, 109 Wardour Street

    I request the following information held by the London Fire Brigade concerning the Pathé Building, 103–109 Wardour Street, London W1F 0UH, for the period 1 January 2024 to the date of this request: 1 - Records of any audits, inspections or visits carried out by LFB at the building under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, including the dates, outcomes and any findings or deficiencies recorded. 2 - Copies of any enforcement action, notices of deficiency, alterations notices, or informal notifications issued by LFB to the Responsible Person in respect of the building. 3 - Records of any fire safety concerns, complaints or fault reports concerning the building received by LFB from any party (with personal data of third parties redacted as required). 4 - Correspondence between LFB and the building's Responsible Person and/or its agents concerning fire safety at the building, including in relation to the waking watch, the fire alarm upgrade, the evacuation strategy, and ductwork or riser defects. I am content for personal data to be redacted under the applicable exemptions. If the request as framed would exceed the cost limit, please treat items 1 and 2 as the priority and advise me how the remainder could be refined. I would like the information in electronic format (PDF or similar) by email.

    Published: 26 August 2026

  10. Request for information regarding the operational use of sirens in residential area

    I would be grateful if you could advise: * Whether the London Fire Brigade has a written policy or operational guidance governing the use of sirens in residential areas. * Whether officers are expected to use sirens continuously when stationary at traffic lights or in queuing traffic while responding to an emergency. * Whether there are circumstances in which a siren may be temporarily silenced while emergency warning lights remain activated, where it is safe and operationally appropriate to do so. * Whether officers receive guidance on balancing the need to warn other road users with minimising unnecessary disturbance to residents, particularly during overnight hours. * Whether this guidance is determined by the London Fire Brigade or forms part of national policing guidance.

    Published: 26 August 2026