May Gallery

Fire damage at Alexandra Palace, London

Fire damage at Alexandra Palace, London. On 10 July 1980 fire destroyed the Alexandra Palace in North London. This photograph is dated 19 July 1980, and shows the remains of the Great Hall looking towards the BBC section

© London Fire Brigade / Mary Evans Picture Library

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GLC-LFB Fire Investigation Unit

Fire investigation teams were introduced to enhance the fire investigation capability of the Brigade. These units were watch related and placed strategically across London. The Station Officer and junior officer would attend all four pump fires and upon request assist the officer in charge determine the probable cause of the fire. The units carried special forensic monitoring equipment that could determine if accelerants had been used to start a blaze

© London Fire Brigade / Mary Evans Picture Library