Andy Roe has said he is "incredibly proud" of the brigade's achievements in the last five years.

The fire brigade issues a safety warning and urges dog owners to keep pets on leads near icy water.

The Fire Brigades Union and London Fire Brigade criticise plans to have one staircase in the block.

Hundreds of firefighters pay tribute to Gary Saville, a station commander who died of cancer aged 39.

Firefighters are using a water tower and drones as they tackle the flames in Rainham.

A house was destroyed by the blast and subsequent fire, and two other properties were damaged.

Two people were hospitalised after a huge blast destroyed a house in Ilford.

Two people are in hospital after an explosion at a terraced house in Ilford.