Heatwave and constant dry weather have seen London Fire Brigade Tack more Forest fire This summer compared to the entire 2024.
A senior fire fighter stated that the crew was experiencing a “busy summer” and they were working under “very challenging circumstances” to bring the blaze under control.
It comes after a big grass fire In Daganem On Monday evening, 125 firefighters and 20 fire engines were used to bring the blaze under control near Clemens Road.
While fences, sheds and garden furniture were damaged, firefighters successfully stopped the explosion from spreading in houses in the area.
In the Hornchurch, one and two fire broke out in six hectares with 60 firefighters, with members of another 60 crew members were deployed in a grass fire on the Valthamsto March.
On Tuesday afternoon, a fourth grass fire broke out on a six acre in Upaminster.
Boro Commander Blake Bates told BBC On Monday evening, there were “very” for three fire force, but expert training had ensured that they were ready for the incident.
“We are experiencing a very busy heat; we certainly were not one in this way in a few years, but we are much better for these fire, as we were in the past.
“We had new forest fire vehicles in this fire yesterday, all our employees have been trained to deal with these fire and we have a truly strong response to this type of fire,” said Mr. Bates.
MR Bates warned that the grass fire of this nature is usually caused by sparks such as cigarettes and disposable barbecue.
After Daganham Fire, Station Commander Matt Heword said: “Firefighters worked hard to prevent the fire from spreading to the nearby properties.
“The fire had reached some garden fence, shed and garden furniture. At the same time our jets, we used wildfire beatsers to defeat flames and prevent them from reaching the properties.
“We also thank Barking and Daganham Council, who broke the fire, helping the fire to prevent the assets from reaching the properties.”
One of the four wildfire response vehicles being currently tested by LFB was deployed in the incident.
Vehicles, which have off-road capabilities, are able to bring the equipment closer to the open ground and allow firefighters to water and drive, making the grass fire sharp and safe.
