Why not end your week by taking five minutes to complete our Home Fire Safety Checker for peace of mind that you and your loved ones are safe from fire? We'll give you personalised tips to protect what you love. orlo.uk/4yiva

There is an increased risk of grass fires and wildfires in London today 🔥 You can help reduce the risk by ⬇️ 🔸 Don't take a disposable BBQ with you to the park 🔸 Take your rubbish home with you or place securely in a bin 🔸 Be careful about discarding smoking materials

Potential thunderstorms tomorrow (Sunday, 1st Sept) could result in intense downpours in parts of London & SE England. These sudden bursts of heavy rainfall may cause surface water #flooding in some areas. Stay safe and don’t walk or drive through flood water. #FloodAware

Planning on enjoying the warm summer sunshine this weekend? ☀️ 😎 We want you to be safe so be careful with your BBQs. Keep them well away from flammable items and balconies and don't take a disposable BBQ to the park. For more advice: orlo.uk/EhYTC

London has one of the world's best public transport systems, and it's part of our job, alongside our partners, to help keep the network safe. At a recent exercise, crews worked in tunnels and under trains to ensure we can help keep you safe and keep London moving.

Firefighters are responding to reports of a fire near Dock Road in #Silvertown. More information to follow.

Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters are tackling a fire at an open air yard on Dock Road in Silvertown. Half of a car and lorry are alight. london-fire.gov.uk/incidents/2024…

The fire at an open air yard in #Silvertown is now under control. One van was destroyed by the fire and most of a car and lorry were damaged by the fire. There are currently no reports of any injuries. london-fire.gov.uk/incidents/2024…

The fire in #Silvertown followed a controlled explosion at a film set which spread out of control. Firefighters worked quickly to extinguish the fire, which is now under control. Crews will remain on scene for the remainder of the evening.

With warm sunshine forecast, you might just be tempted to have a BBQ 🍔 🍗 🌞 If you are, don't take a disposable one to the park - a fire can start and spread quickly through grass 🔥 If you're having it at home, keep it outdoors and away from balconies, fences and trees

The weather is warm this weekend - if you spot somebody in trouble on the Thames: ✅ Call 999 and ask for the Coastguard or London Fire Brigade ✅ Throw them a line - find water safety aids and info boards with our map ❌ DO NOT go into the water Learn more 👇 orlo.uk/gNY9c

The sun is shining & it might be tempting to jump in the water to cool off, but remember rivers & lakes are still really cold. Even when it's warm there's a risk of cold water shock which can cause panic, disorientation & loss of muscular control. orlo.uk/2QhIO

Sadly, a man has died following a house fire in #SouthCroydon yesterday orlo.uk/zHsbD

Why not end your week by taking five minutes to complete our Home Fire Safety Checker for peace of mind that you and your loved ones are safe from fire? We'll give you personalised tips to protect what you love. orlo.uk/qwxYh

Sadly, a man has died following a fire at a bungalow in #Twickenham yesterday orlo.uk/a8lmT

The fire in #Catford is now under control. There are currently no reports of any injuries. london-fire.gov.uk/incidents/2024…

Update: In Catford, the A21 Rushey Green has reopened to traffic between Davenport Rd and Ringstead Rd, following a fire at a block of flats. - London Fire Brigade: "Two flats were alight. There are currently no reports of any injuries." bbc.in/3XwqLQL #BBCTravelAlert