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Crime & SafetyLondon Fire Brigade faces busiest day of 2026 as grass fires spread
The London Fire Brigade recorded its busiest 24 hours of 2026 on Wednesday, responding to 63 grass fires as temperatures topped 30C. Significant blazes in Hornchurch and Rainham required specialist equipment to control, while Natural England maintains a very high fire severity index.
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Crime & SafetySixty firefighters tackle Rainham wildfire near Berwick Pond Road
Sixty firefighters and eight engines responded to a wildfire near Berwick Pond Road in Rainham on 30 July 2026. The London Fire Brigade brought the blaze under control by 5.12pm, though crews remained on site to tackle remaining flames.
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Crime & SafetyHavering grass fire burns six hectares near Hornchurch
Approximately six hectares of grass caught fire near South End Road in Hornchurch on Tuesday. The London Fire Brigade deployed 60 firefighters and a specialised Terrain Support Vehicle to manage the blaze, which was declared under control by mid-afternoon.
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