Havering grass fire burns six hectares near Hornchurch
London Fire Brigade crews from four stations tackled the wildfire near South End Road on Tuesday afternoon.
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Firefighters tackled a large grass fire that burned approximately six hectares of land near South End Road in Hornchurch on Tuesday. The London Fire Brigade received the first of seven emergency calls regarding the blaze at 1.18pm, according to MyLondon.
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Crews from Dagenham, Hornchurch, and Wennington, alongside surrounding stations, attended the site. Eight fire engines were deployed to manage the incident. To assist the operation, the Brigade used a Terrain Support Vehicle to transport equipment across the open ground. This off-road vehicle carries 475 litres of water and includes tools such as misting lance technology, beaters, and backpack blowers.
Firefighters used backpack blowers to push flames into previously burnt sections of the grass. They also used beaters to deprive the fire of oxygen and cool the area. No injuries were reported during the operation.
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The London Fire Brigade declared the fire under control at 3.22pm. The cause of the wildfire has not yet been identified and remains under investigation.
Questions this report answers
+How big was the grass fire near Hornchurch?
The grass fire burned roughly six hectares of land near South End Road in Hornchurch. This area is equivalent to about eight football pitches, making it a significant wildfire incident.
+What time did the fire start and when was it controlled?
The fire started at 1.18pm and was declared under control at 3.22pm on the same day. This means the emergency response took just over two hours to bring the situation to a close.
+How many firefighters and engines were sent to tackle the fire?
The London Fire Brigade deployed 60 firefighters and eight engines to the scene. This large-scale response highlights the seriousness of the incident and the resources required to manage it.
+Has the cause of the fire been determined yet?
The cause of the fire remains unknown and is currently under investigation. Authorities have not yet released any findings about what sparked the blaze.
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