FOI release

FOI Request – Flat fires by London borough

Case reference FOI2026/00889

Received 29 July 2026

Published 28 August 2026

Request

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.

Response

Please see the response in the attached link below.

Documents

• FOIA response for disclosure log - FOI2026_00889.pdf (67.2 KB)

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