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Who are the London Fire Brigade?
The London Fire Brigade (LFB) is the fire and rescue service for Greater London. They respond to all sorts of emergencies, from fires like the one at the Wembley Holiday Inn to road accidents and flood rescues. Their 999 control room received 29 calls about this incident, showing how quickly they mobilised their crews and equipment.
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