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. Apex Court - Fire Safety Audit Outcome

    1) Request full audit report of findings @ Apex Court, W13 0DU, which was carried out on 15/10/25.

    2) Although the enforcement notice was reported as issued on 15/10/25. We understand that the enforcement notice was only activated on 5/1/26. Can the LFB confirm and explain this delay with activating the enforcement notice by 3 months.

    3) Has the freeholder delayed the enforcement notice  been activated? If yes, for what reason?

    4) Has the freeholder appealed against the audit findings and enforcement notice( within the 21 days?)

    5) Please provide all documentation and correspondence with regards to Apex Court.

    Published: 5 March 2026

  2. Vape-Related Fire Incidents at Disposal Sites

    Under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, I am writing to request information held by your Fire and Rescue Service relating to incidents of fire attended by your service at waste disposal or recycling facilities, where the reported or suspected ignition source was the improper disposal of vaping devices (e.g. vapes or e-cigarettes containing lithium-ion batteries). Please provide the following information for the period 1 January 2021 to the most recent date available: 1. The total number of confirmed or suspected vape-related fire incidents attended by your service at Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs) and any other waste disposal, recycling, or waste transfer facilities 2. A year-by-year breakdown of the above. For clarity: * “Vape” includes disposable and rechargeable e-cigarette devices, whether sold legally or otherwise, that contain lithium-ion batteries. * “Vape-related fire incidents” include confirmed fires and incidents where a fire or ignition was suspected to have been caused by a vape or its battery during or following disposal. Please provide the information in an electronic format where possible (for example, Excel, CSV, or PDF).

    Published: 5 March 2026

  3. Fire Brigade Records – 54 Loraine Road

    Please provide any recorded information relating to attendances, inspections, or fire safety concerns connected with the building located at: 54 Loraine Road, London N7. In particular, I would be grateful if you could provide:

    • Records of any Fire Brigade attendances at the building from May 2024 to the present date

    • Any fire safety assessments, inspections, or hazard observations

    • Records relating to fire alarm activations

    • Any enforcement action, notices, or recommendations issued in relation to the property.

    Published: 5 March 2026

  4. Meridian Heights, HA0 4PZ

    Meridian Heights, 201 Ealing Road, HA0 4PZ

    1) Fire Safety Audits, Inspections, and Site Visits. Please confirm and provide details of:

    a) Any fire safety audits, inspections, or site visits carried out at the building.

    b) The dates of such inspections and the statutory basis on which they were conducted.

    c) Any findings, observations, or recommendations relating to cladding, external wall systems, façade fire spread, compartmentation or fire stopping.

    2) External Wall System and Cladding Information. Please provide:

    a) Copies or summaries of any reports, records, or correspondence held by the Fire and Rescue Service that refer to combustible cladding, insulation materials, missing or defective cavity barriers, or other external wall fire safety defects.

    b) Any risk assessments or professional opinions recorded by the Service in relation to the external wall system.

    3) Enforcement and Regulatory Action. Please confirm:

    a) Whether any enforcement action has been taken or considered in respect of the building, including enforcement notices, alteration notices, or prohibition notices.

    b) Whether any such action relates wholly or partly to cladding or façade fire risk.

    c) Whether enforcement action remains ongoing or under review.

    Published: 5 March 2026

  5. Incident report

    We were the lawful owners of unit 1.07 at this property until May 2022. Iwould be grateful if you could provide written confirmation of thefollowing information from your fire safety records: 1. The exactdate and time when block 118 Southwark Bridge Road was deemeduninhabitable. or unsafe for occupation due to fire safety concerns. 2. The date when unit 1.07 in block 118 Southwark Bridge Road was confirmed as safe and habitable for reoccupation following completion of fire safety works. 3. Any supporting documentation,fire risk assessments, inspection reports, or correspondence relating to the above dates. This information is required to supply to Southwark Council in relation to their demand for council tax payment during the period when the property was not habitable. We need this documentation to support our case that council tax should not be payable for the period when the unit was uninhabitable due to fire safety concerns. Please could you provide this information in writing at your earliest convenience

    Published: 4 March 2026

  6. Incidents at places of worship

    1. The number of incidents attended at church or other religious building locations since 1 January 2018, broken down by year and by incident type (e.g., accidental fire, deliberate fire, false alarm).

    2. Confirmation of whether your incident recording system has a specific location type field for religious sites (church, mosque, synagogue, temple, etc.).

    3. Copies of any guidance or policy documents used by your service regarding the recording of incidents at places of worship.

    Published: 3 March 2026

  7. Use of AFFF/PFAS

    I am seeking information relating to the use, procurement, and management of Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) or other fluorinated fire-fighting foams by your Fire and Rescue Service. Please provide the following information, insofar as it is held: Whether your Service has ever used AFFF or other fluorinated fire-fighting foams (including PFAS-containing foams), and if so, the approximate dates of use. The types or product names of any such foams used, where recorded. Any policies, guidance, or risk assessments held relating to the use, storage, disposal, or environmental impact of these foams. The date (or approximate period) when your Service first became aware of potential environmental or health risks associated with AFFF or fluorinated fire-fighting foams. Whether your Service has ceased using AFFF or fluorinated foams, and if so, when and why.

    Published: 3 March 2026

  8. Langford Court, NW8 9DN - Incidents and Enforcement Notices

    I would like to request historical fires and enforcement notices on Langford Court, NW8 9DN, Abbey Road, London.

    Published: 3 March 2026

  9. Freedom of Information request - Construction Site Fires

    I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information Act 2000. Please provide the following information in relation to fires attended at construction sites within your fire and rescue service area between 1 January 2021 and 31 December 2025. For the purposes of this request, a construction site can be taken to mean a building or site that was under construction, renovation, or conversion at the time of the incident and not fully occupied. 1. The total number of fire incidents attended at construction sites during this period 2. A year-by-year breakdown of these incidents (calendar years are sufficient) 3. Where available, the number of incidents recorded as deliberate and non-deliberate/accidental (a simple split is sufficient) 4. The number of incidents that resulted in any recorded injuries or fatalities (firefighters or members of the public) If any part of this request would exceed the cost or time limit, please provide the information that can be supplied within the limit and advise which elements cannot be included. Data in summary or table form is perfectly acceptable. Thank you for your assistance. I look forward to your response within the statutory time frame.

    Published: 3 March 2026

  10. Freedom of Information request - Freedom of Information Request: House Fires

    I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information Act 2000. Please provide the following information for the period 2023, 2024, and 2025 (or the most recent data held within this period): The number of dwelling (house) fires attended by the service For each period, please provide: The total number of dwelling fires attended in each calendar year. A breakdown of the primary causes of these dwelling fires, ideally using the same categorisation you use internally (e.g., cooking-related, electrical faults) Please use the service’s standard incident classification categories (for example: primary fires, secondary fires, special service incidents, and false alarms). Please provide the information in a CSV if possible.

    Published: 2 March 2026