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- Crime & Safety · Golders Green
Four guilty of Golders Green ambulance arson
Four men have pleaded guilty to destroying four Jewish community ambulances in an arson attack in Golders Green on 23 March. The incident caused approximately £1m in damage and occurred during a period of increased antisemitic incidents in north-west London.
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WorldBrent and Ealing record most HMO fires in London as inspections rise
Brent and Ealing had the highest number of fires in houses of multiple occupation (HMOs) in London between January 2025 and July 2026, with 31 and 29 incidents respectively. Brent Council called the figures concerning and said it inspected over 5,000 properties last year to improve safety standards.
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WorldLondon Fire Brigade tackles grassland fires in Romford and Orpington
London Fire Brigade deployed crews to three separate grassland incidents in late July, with the largest destroying about 30 acres near Romford. A smaller fire in Orpington damaged half an acre of cornfield. Officials warned of health risks from smoke and urged the public to avoid disposable barbecues.
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WorldLondon firefighters battle 30-acre Romford grass fires as wildfire risk peaks
Around 120 London Fire Brigade personnel tackled two grass fires in Romford on 31 July, destroying 30 acres of grassland. The blazes occurred as the capital faced an 'exceptionally high' wildfire risk, with warnings against garden fires and disposable barbecues.
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WorldBarnet Residents Warned Over Garden Fire Risk
With temperatures set to reach 34C, the London Fire Brigade is issuing a stark warning to Barnet residents about the increased risk of garden fires. Crews have already dealt with over a thousand incidents this past weekend.
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WorldLondon Parks Advise Against Deckchairs Under Trees
Royal Parks staff are being advised not to place deckchairs under trees as a precaution against falling branches during hot weather. The UK Health Security Agency has issued an amber heat-health alert for London, with July temperatures significantly above average.
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WorldBattery Fires Surge in East London Waste Sites
East London has seen a 52% rise in battery fires at waste sites over the past year. An estimated 48 million batteries and small electrical items were wrongly discarded in household bins in the capital, leading to a public awareness roadshow.
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WorldWildfire damages Forty Hall Estate grassland
A wildfire scorched approximately two hectares of grassland at Forty Hall Estate on Friday, July 17th. Four fire engines and 25 firefighters responded to the incident, which occurred during a dry spell.
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