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Sarah Owen MP (Luton North, Labour), during a different debate. Photo by House of Commons, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0
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Luton MP ‘appalled’ as fireworks set off despite Luton fire warnings and emergency government alert

August 18, 2026 Newsdesk 0

Luton North MP Sarah Owen has said she is “appalled” after fireworks were reportedly set off in the town despite warnings over the very high risk of wildfires. Ms Owen said she had raised the […]

Firefighters tackle the blaze at Selbourne Road
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Major incident stood down after huge Luton fire

August 16, 2026 Newsdesk 1

A full investigation into the cause of a major fire at a commercial building in Luton will take place after Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service crews tackled a blaze which had been declared a major […]

An open fire in Stopsley
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Luton residents urged to take care as hot weather increases fire risk

August 12, 2026 Newsdesk 0

Luton residents are being urged to take extra care outdoors as hot and dry conditions increase the risk of fires spreading rapidly. Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service is warning that dry grass, hedgerows, fields and […]

A crop fire
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Luton residents urged to avoid bonfires as wildfire risk remains very high

July 27, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on Luton residents urged to avoid bonfires as wildfire risk remains very high

The fire service has teamed up with Luton Council to urge residents to avoid outdoor bonfires and garden fires as the Bedfordshire faces a very high risk of wildfire. The county is currently experiencing a […]

The current Luton Fire Station
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Plans progress for £14m rebuild of Luton Fire Station

July 21, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on Plans progress for £14m rebuild of Luton Fire Station

Plans to rebuild Luton Fire Station on Studley Road are moving forward, with councillors backing the next stage of the £14m project. Members of the Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Authority (BFRS) were updated on progress […]

Luton Fire Station turns 70
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Luton Fire Station celebrates 70 years of serving the town

July 8, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on Luton Fire Station celebrates 70 years of serving the town

Luton Community Fire Station has marked its 70th anniversary with a celebration honouring generations of firefighters who have served and protected the town. Current and former staff, their families and local dignitaries gathered at the […]

The cooker fire
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One closed door, countless lives protected: Closed fire door helps contain Luton high-rise blaze

February 23, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on One closed door, countless lives protected: Closed fire door helps contain Luton high-rise blaze

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service is urging residents to close their doors at night following a kitchen fire in a Luton tower block that was successfully contained — due in part to a closed fire door. In […]

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service
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Luton Council calls for fire services to be given legal say in major developments after Grenfell

October 20, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Luton Council calls for fire services to be given legal say in major developments after Grenfell

Luton Council is demanding the Government change national planning rules to make fire services statutory consultees on all major developments — a move councillors say is vital to prevent another disaster like the Grenfell Tower […]

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Luton blaze photos released to show shut doors can save lives in a fire

November 10, 2024 Newsdesk Comments Off on Luton blaze photos released to show shut doors can save lives in a fire

The fire service is reminding residents of the importance of closing doors in your home following the release of dramatic pictures following a fire in Luton.   Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service (BFRS) praised the […]

The Luton Airport car park fire on October 10 2023
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Sprinklers could have delayed spread of major Luton Airport car park blaze – report finds

October 10, 2024 Newsdesk Comments Off on Sprinklers could have delayed spread of major Luton Airport car park blaze – report finds

A report published on the one year anniversary of the major fire that damaged 1,352 vehicles and partially collapsed a Luton Airport car park has shown that a suitable sprinkler system may have delayed the […]

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