London Fire Fighters

Update 1 - alarm upgraded with additional engines, aerial apparatus and a District Chief. Fire control and ventilation efforts underway. @LTCLdnOnt requested for occupant support. Working with our partners @MLPS911 for care and transport to hospital. ^gm

Wishing everyone a safe and happy Easter from the LPFFA! Whether you’re spending time with family, enjoying the long weekend, or on shift serving the community — We hope you stay safe, enjoy the day, and take care of one another.

@LTCLdnOnt @MLPS911 Update 4 - Fire watch staff quickly alerted LFD crews that a second fire not related to the first fire was located on a balcony on the second floor. Units on scene along with a general response attended to this fire. Fire is now under control. ^gm. @CityofLdnOnt #ldnont

Active Incident - 241 Simcoe Street - High rise Structure Fire. At approximately 6:30 AM London Fire Department received 911 calls for a fire on the sixth floor. First arriving crew was met with heavy fire and smoke with multiple rescues required. ^gm @CityofLdnOnt #ldnont

@lpsmediaoffice @MLPS911 @LTCLdnOnt @LondonHydro @enbridgegas Fire crews were met with heavy fire just after 6:30 AM this morning. Excellent work by fire crews to contain the fire.

Multiple fire crews arrived on scene to a working structure fire at approximately 630am fire was through the roof in the 400 block of Dundas Street at Maitland. Two additional engines were added to the response and one additional aerial. Advised LPS to get a city bus on standby for shelter for residence. Fire crews did a primary search and were pulled out due to unstable structure. Aerial operations were initiated. No injuries to report to firefighters. Enbridge and Hydro have attended scene. #ldnont ^cs @lpsmediaoffice

On March 6th, members of the LPFFA braved the cold and jumped into the icy waters at Powerhouse Brewery for the Polar Plunge in support of Special Olympics.

It’s time to Spring Forward! When you change your clocks this weekend, take a minute to change the batteries in your smoke alarms and give them a quick test. It’s a small step that can make a big difference in keeping your home and family safe.

Members of the LPFFA attended the Eric G. Taylor Labour Education Seminar in Niagara Falls this week, collaborating with other locals from across Ontario and gaining valuable knowledge to better serve our association. #OPFFA2026

Update 1 - address: 1080 Commissioners Rd W. Crews are actively fighting the fire with coordinated searches. IC requested Urgent message due to reported holes in the floor. This is a protocol to protect firefighters of the hazard. Working with our partners^gm

Active Incident - Commissioners & North St - Structure Fire. Crews are on scene of a residential structure fire with heavy fire and smoke on arrival. E12 has deployed hose lines for search, rescue and fire control. ^gm @CityofLdnOnt #ldnont

Insightful update from DVP Fred LeBlanc of @IAFFCanada at the Eric G. Taylor Labour Education Seminar. Key discussions on advocacy, leadership, and the national outlook for fire fighters. #OPFFA2026 @iaff13thdvp

Kicking off the #OPFFA2026 Eric G. Taylor Labour Education Seminar with welcome remarks from @JoshVanHorne2, Education Committee Chair of the Ontario Professional Fire Fighters Association. Looking forward to a few days of collaboration, advocacy, and education!

Active Incident - 122 Wortley Rd. Crews are on scene of a working fire in a multi unit mid rise structure. Fire appears to be between floors requiring extensive overhaul and fire attack. ^gm @CityofLdnOnt #ldnont

Fire crews responded to reporting structure fire at 420 Hamilton Rd. Upon arrival, crews encountered heavy smoke, gained entry by breaching the front and rear doors. Crews are investigating and ventilation in progress. Hamilton Rd closed at Rectory #ldnont @lpsmediaoffice

B Platoon was out training today, sharpening our ice rescue skills. With the current thaw, remember: NO ice is safe ice. Stay clear of riverbanks, they’re extremely unstable as water levels rise and ice recedes. Thanks to the Western Ontario Fish and Game Club for the use of their facilities.

Crews are on scene to the 100 block of Dundas St for structure fire. Crews were able to locate and extinguish the fire quickly, Primary and secondary searches have been completed on all three floors no reported injuries. Ventilation is in progress. Due to smoke migration crews are clearing smoke from the businesses on both sides and all three floors of the affected unit. A fire prevention officers have been requested as fire damage is estimated to exceed $200,000. Dundas Street is closed between Talbot and Richmond Street. Please avoid the area and our first responders to work safely.

UPDATE: Fire Crews did a fantastic job knocking down a fire from this snow removal machine. The underground parking level had zero visibility, crews were able to put the fire out quickly and ventilate. Residents were able to shelter in place, thanks to everyone at 620 Richmond St for their patience while firefighters did their job quickly and professionally. All crews are clear. #ldnont ^cs

Multiple fire crews on scene at 620 Richmond St. initially called in as activated fire alarm crews arrived on scene investigated and found a fully involved pick up truck fire in the underground garage. Residents i’ve been advised to shelter in place. Fire is under control and no injuries to report.@MLP911 @lpsmediaoffice #ldnont ^cs

Crews are on scene to the 1100 block of Adelaide St., North for a level three Hazmat response. Reports of a strong chemical chemical smell throughout the fourth floor. with reports of occupants having difficulty breathing. Hazmat crews conducted advanced, atmospheric monitoring and testing. It has been confirmed the substance discharged in an apartment at this address was pepper spray. One patient is being accessed by EMS. Crews on scene are ventilating all the affected areas. If you encounter a strong chemical order or what you believe to be pepper spray inside your building. Do not investigate the source yourself. Avoid the affected area immediately. Move to fresh air if you experience, coughing, throat, irritation, burning eyes, or difficulty breathing Call 911 if anyone is experiencing persistent, breathing difficulties or severe symptoms.