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Crime & Safety · London
Barnet grass fires prompt London Fire Brigade drought warning
London Fire Brigade responded to ten grass fires on 5 August 2026, including one near Edgware Road in Barnet. Two hectares of shrubland were damaged. Assistant Commissioner Patrick Goulbourne warned dry conditions increase fire risks to homes and infrastructure.
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