Firefighters tackle suspected arson in Golders Green, London

Firefighters Tackle Arson Incident in North London

The London Fire Brigade (LFB) has confirmed a suspected arson incident in the Golders Green area of north London. Firefighters and police arrived at the scene after receiving reports of an explosion around 1:30 GMT. A resident reported hearing the blast and noted that four ambulances were on fire. The community, which includes members of Hatzolah, a Jewish volunteer organization providing emergency medical services, has been impacted by this act of vandalism targeting emergency vehicles.

Hatzolah has been serving Golders Green since 1979 and offers free medical response and transportation. The BBC has contacted the organization for further comments as details unfold. This breaking news will be updated as more information becomes available. For updates, download the BBC News App or follow @BBCBreaking on X.