Firefighters extinguish two London grass fires after 30 emergency calls
No injuries reported as crews tackle blazes in Rainham and Greenford heathland
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Firefighters extinguished two separate grass fires in London on Tuesday evening, following 30 emergency calls. The first blaze, near Berwick Pond Road in Rainham, damaged approximately four hectares of heathland. The London Fire Brigade dispatched around 40 firefighters and six fire engines to the scene after the first call at 7.18pm. The fire was declared out by 8.41pm.
A second fire broke out near Cowgate Road in Greenford, affecting about one acre of trees and grass. Control officers received the first of 11 calls at 6.26pm. Another 40 firefighters tackled the blaze, which was extinguished by 7.48pm. No injuries were reported in either incident.
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Crews from six stations deployed
Firefighters from Hornchurch, Dagenham, Harold Hill, Wembley, Southall and Northolt participated in the operations. Both incidents required terrain support vehicles, which provide off-road access and carry specialised equipment. This included water, backpack blowers, ear defenders, beaters and misting lance technology, allowing crews to pump water while moving.
Backpack blowers were used to push flames back into already burnt areas. The London Fire Brigade confirmed that no properties were damaged, and no residents were evacuated. The cause of both fires remains unclear.
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What happens next
The London Fire Brigade has not announced any further investigations into the causes of the fires. Residents near Berwick Pond Road and Cowgate Road are advised to remain vigilant, particularly during dry weather conditions. The Brigade has not scheduled any follow-up community safety visits in response to these incidents.
Questions this report answers
+How much land was damaged in the fires?
The Rainham fire near Berwick Pond Road damaged about four hectares of heathland. The Greenford fire near Cowgate Road affected approximately one acre of trees and grass. Both areas were contained without further spread.
+Were any injuries reported?
No injuries were reported in either the Rainham or Greenford fires. Firefighters from six stations responded, and both blazes were extinguished without harm to residents or crews.
+What equipment did firefighters use?
Crews used terrain support vehicles, which carry water, backpack blowers, ear defenders, beaters and misting lance technology. These allowed firefighters to access off-road areas and pump water while moving.
+Will there be an investigation into the fires?
The London Fire Brigade has not announced any further investigations into the causes of the fires. The blazes were extinguished, and no properties were damaged or residents evacuated.
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