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. Waterbury House, SE13

    1. Copies of any written correspondence — including letters, emails, formal notices, or recorded communications — sent by London Fire Brigade to Peabody, or received from Peabody, regarding Waterbury House, 48–50 Thurston Road, London SE13 7SD, between 1 January 2020 and the date of this request.

    2. In particular, I am seeking any formal warning, enforcement notice, or written record of concerns raised by London Fire Brigade with Peabody regarding the sprinkler system, fire safety compliance, or flooding at this address — including but not limited to any correspondence following LFB attendances at the building on the following dates, for which I hold the incident numbers from publicly available data: • 23 March 2023 — incident 040709-23032023 • 26 April 2023 — incident 057758-26042023 • 5 October 2023 — incidents 154442-05102023 and 154618-05102023 • 3 July 2024 — incidents 107437-03072024 and 107486-03072024 • 15 February 2025 — incident 026929-15022025 • 5 January 2026 — incident 003049-05012026 If it is possible to share the confirmation of attendance and/or special service report that would be appreciated.

    3. Any further information held by LFB regarding attendance at this address would be appreciated. I believe the eastings/northings to be 537950 / 175750 and the USRN to be 22001020, but some incidents may not be classed as such. I am providing these incident numbers in case they assist you in locating the relevant records. I am not limiting my request to correspondence relating only to these dates - any correspondence regarding this address within the period stated would be of interest.

    Published: 2 April 2026

  2. GLOBE APARTMENTS 321 EVELYN STREET LONDON SE8 5QX

    As the Managing Agent (Urang) is currently refusing to share the details of the LFB's instruction or notice with the residents, we are left in the dark regarding the safety of our homes and the specific remediation required. If you are unable to provide this to me informally, please treat this email as a formal request for information under the Environmental Information Regulations 2004 (EIR) and/or the Freedom of Information Act 2000. Please provide copies of: 1. Any Enforcement Notice, Prohibition Notice, or Notification of Fire Safety Deficiencies issued to SSLL Property Ltd or Urang Property Management regarding 321 Evelyn Street since 1 January 2026. 2. Any correspondence outlining required remedial actions or the requirement for a Waking Watch. Given the immediate life-safety context of this request, we would be grateful if this could be expedited so the Residents' Association can ensure full compliance.

    Published: 2 April 2026

  3. FOI Request

    I would be grateful if you could provide the following details for all fire incidents that were classified as being caused by an e-bike or e-scooter for 2025: TimeOfCall IncidentGroup StopCodeDescription PropertyCategory PropertyType USRN Injuries Fatalities

    Published: 1 April 2026

  4. Freedom of Information request - Fleet and Call signs

    Please could you provide me with the following information for all vehicles in use with the Service; - Vehicle Type (Make & Model) - Registration Number - Fleet Number / Call Sign attached to vehicle next to it - Role of Vehicle - Station its based at

    Published: 1 April 2026

  5. Fires & Pets

    Provide the following information covering January 1st 2020, to December 31st 2025, regarding: - The number of domestic fires the fire service responded to where animal rescue was performed as part of the response. Please break these figures down for each year. - Of these incidents, please provide details on where the source of the fire was deemed to be electrical and, where possible, identify the common electrical causes in these incidents (e.g., faulty wiring, appliance malfunction, overloaded circuits, air fryer fire etc) - Of these incidents, please provide: o The number of pet injuries (non-fatal) o The number of pet fatalities o If known, the number of pets requiring veterinary treatment - Where a pet death or injury was recorded, please provide a breakdown by animal type (dogs, cats, birds, etc.) Questions: 1. Please provide details of the number of domestic fires responded to by your fire service between January 1st 2020, and December 31st 2025, where a pet was either rescued or killed at the scene of the fire. Please break down these figures into animal rescue and animal fatality. 2. Of these incidents where a pet was either rescued or killed during a domestic fire, please provide details of the number of these incidents where the fire was caused by an electrical source of ignition. 3. Of the incidents involving pets where the source of ignition was deemed electrical, please provide details on the causes where possible (e.g faulty wiring, appliance malfunction, misuse of appliances, overloaded sockets etc) 4. Where a pet death or injury was recorded, please provide a breakdown by animal type (dogs, cats, birds, etc.) 5. Of the incidents whereby a pet was rescued or killed how many of these occurred while the pet was alone in the dwelling.

    Published: 1 April 2026

  6. Solar Panel Fires

    How many fire incidents involving solar panels (photovoltaic) systems were recorded in the following time periods? 1. 01/01/2022 - 31/12/2022 2. 01/01/2023 - 31/12/2023 3. 01/01/2024 - 31/12/2024 4. 01/12/2025 – 31/12/2025

    In 2024, how many fire incidents involving solar panels occurred in each of the following locations? 1. Residential properties 2. Commercial properties 3. Industrial properties 4. Solar farms (ground-mounted solar installations)

    In 2025, how many fire incidents involving solar panels occurred in each of the following locations? 1. Residential properties 2. Commercial properties 3. Industrial properties 4. Solar farms (ground-mounted solar installations)

    In 2024, how many solar-panel related fires originated in the following settings? 1. Solar panel 2. DC cabling/ connectors 3. Invertor 4. Battery bank

    In 2025, how many solar-panel related fires originated in the following settings? 1. Solar panel 2. DC cabling/ connectors 3. Invertor 4. Battery bank In the following years, how many fire incidents involving solar panels were a. confined to the solar panel system? b. spread to the wider building?

    Please provide figures for: a) 01/01/2022 – 31/12/2022 b) 01/01/2023 – 31/12/2023 c) 01/01/2024 – 31/12/2024 d) 01/01/2025 – 31/12/2025 What equipment or firefighting methods are typically used by your fire service to extinguish or control solar panel fires? 1. Standard water hoses/jets 2. Foam additive hoses 3. CO2 and/or Dry Powder 4. Specialist extinguishing agents, if so please specify 5. Other agents or equipment/tools, please specify (e.g. black out blankets, PV Stop)

    Published: 1 April 2026

  7. All Enforcement Notices & Records relating to Fire Audits @ 519 Finchley Rd, London NW37BB

    We request the disclosure of all information relating to the fire safety inspections, audits, and subsequent enforcement actions taken by the London Fire Brigade concerning the entire premises of 519 Finchley Road, London NW3 7BB, from 01 January 2025 to the date of this request. To be clear, this request pertains to all parts of the building, including the commercial units 519, 519A ('Atlanta Supermarket' and 'The Dry Cleaning Co.'), the residential flat (xxx), and all common parts. The 'Responsible Person' is understood to be Regaland Limited and its associated entities. We specifically request the disclosure of the following: 1. A full and unredacted copy of any Enforcement Notice(s), Prohibition Notice(s), Alterations Notice(s), or Notification(s) of Deficiencies served on the 'Responsible Person' as a result of the audits conducted in or around November and December 2025. 2. The full and unredacted Fire Safety Audit Report(s) and all associated inspection notes from the comprehensive, senior-led audit conducted on or around 9th December 2025. 3. All correspondence, emails, and minutes of meetings between the LFB and the 'Responsible Person' (including Regaland Limited, Fareview Management, Oslo Group, and their directors or legal representatives) concerning the identified deficiencies and the timeline for their remediation. 4. A copy of any reports or findings from the requested intrusive survey of the supermarket ceiling void, if they have been submitted to the LFB by the 'Responsible Person'. 5. Any and all documentation relating to the formal 'complaint' (Ref: C/18013), including the final investigation findings and the formal response prepared by Team Leader xxxxx, as referenced in prior correspondence. 6. Finally, in the spirit of full transparency, we request any other information held by the London Fire Brigade that, while not explicitly covered by the points above, is materially relevant to the assessment of fire risk, the conduct of the 'Responsible Person', or the enforcement actions taken at this specific property. We request this information be provided in a digital format (e.g., PDF) to the email address of the requester.

    Published: 1 April 2026

  8. Inspection Report / information filed in November 2025 about Mizen Heights SW19 2FG

    On Saturday 15th November last year Merton White Watch came to visit our high rise building to gather information. The building in question is Mizen Heights SW19 2FG, it’s the high rise next to the Tandem Centre. Several issues were discovered with the Lifts & Door Access systems. Your White Watch lead advised that he would file a report and encouraged us to do so too with our Landlord. Would it be possible to receive a copy of any report that was filed as we are pushing the Landlord to rectify these issues.

    Published: 1 April 2026

  9. Request for Fire report and Fire Safety Records

    Fire that occurred at Som Saa Restaurant, 43a Commercial Street, London, E1 6BD, on Sunday 4 May 2025 at approximately 11:22 hours. Please find attached a letter of vested interest. At present, I do not have the incident number, and I am unsure whether Fire Investigation Officers attended the scene. Following a site visit, I have been instructed to request the following: • Purchase a copy of the Incident Management System report or Summary Report (if available). • Purchase a copy of any post-fire safety inspection carried out by the London Fire Brigade. • Confirm whether any breaches of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 were identified in relation to the premises, and if so, provide a copy of any Notice of Deficiencies or enforcement documentation issued. Please let me know the appropriate process for payment and any forms that need to be completed. Your assistance with this matter is greatly appreciated.

    Published: 1 April 2026

  10. Holcroft Court and Westminster Council

    Dear London Fire Brigade, Under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, please provide the following information: Copies of all correspondence (including emails, letters, file notes of phone calls or meetings, and any attached reports) between the London Fire Brigade and Westminster City Council concerning fire safety at Holcroft Court, Clipstone Street, London between 1 January 2023 and today’s date. Within that period, copies of any documents or correspondence in which LFB: a) Discusses or gives advice on the appropriate fire strategy for Holcroft Court (for example, “stay put” versus “simultaneous evacuation”), and/or b) Refers to, relies upon, or comments on any cone calorimetry testing or other fire testing of the external wall/window systems at Holcroft Court. If possible, please provide the information in electronic form (PDF or similar). I understand that you may need to redact third‑party personal data in line with the FOI Act. If any of the information is refused, please: Specify which exemption(s) you are relying on, and Explain why the exemption(s) apply, including how you have considered the public interest test where relevant.

    Published: 1 April 2026