HMO Fires Surge in London Boroughs | UK News

London’s HMOs are heating up — literally. New data reveals Brent and Ealing leading in HMO fires, with 31 and 29 incidents respectively over 19 months, sparking urgent action. These properties, vital for affordable housing, are also hotspots for safety risks — and counting them is tough since fire records don’t categorize HMOs separately. Brent’s stepped up with new licensing for smaller HMOs and inspected 5,000+ properties last year. Croydon, also seeing 20 fires, is cracking down with a new licensing scheme and rejecting most new applications. Still, danger lingers — a Wembley landlord was hit with a £90k fine for housing 18 people without working alarms. The message: stricter rules, but the threat remains real. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/06f64c3b4f48b5c7