Resolved and historic wildfire incidents
Resolved and historic wildfire incident reports.
This archive retains reviewed reports after an incident has closed or moved outside the current reporting window. Dates show when each record was last verified or updated; source coverage can be delayed or incomplete.
Fire service: London Fire Brigade
Wildfire incident near Hornchurch Country Park
Twelve fire engines and around 80 firefighters are responding to a grass fire in Hornchurch Country Park. The fire is producing a large amount of smoke. Local residents should keep doors and windows closed where possible. https://t.co/Qkw7YaN4z6 https://t.co/sbgs5S1cZz
Fire service: London Fire Brigade
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Wildfire incident near Commonside East in Mitcham
Eight fire engines and around 60 firefighters have been called to a grass fire near Commonside East in #Mitcham. Around one hectare of grassland and shrubs is alight. https://t.co/3hRLzM9yga https://t.co/B8BlZpOsYG
Fire service: London Fire Brigade
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Grass fire - Orpington
Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters tackled a fire near Sandy Lane in Orpington. Around an acre of shrubland was damaged by the fire. Control Officers took the first of seven calls at 1225 and the fire was extinguished by 1346. Crews from Orpington and Sidcup fire stations attended the scene.
Fire service: London Fire Brigade
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Grass fire - Greenford
Six fire engines and around 40 firefighters were called to a grass fire in Perivale Park in Greenford. Approximately three hectares of grass and shrubland were destroyed by fire. Firefighters used backpack blowers, which work just like leaf blowers, to tackle the fire. They allow firefighters to push flames back into already burnt areas.
Fire service: London Fire Brigade
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Wildfire incident near Beddington Lane, Mitcham
Eight fire engines and around 60 firefighters are tackling a grass fire near Beddington Lane in Mitcham. The fire is affecting around three hectares of grassland. More information - https://t.co/2Yz48lsqQW https://t.co/RoeInSyzK4
Fire service: London Fire Brigade
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Grass fire - West Drayton
Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters tackled a grass fire near Laurel Lane in West Drayton.
Fire service: London Fire Brigade
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Grass fire - Bexleyheath
Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters tackled a grass fire near Martens Avenue in Bexleyheath.
Fire service: London Fire Brigade
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Grass fire - Berwick Pond Road
Grass fire - Berwick Pond Road Six fire engines and around 40 firefighters tackled a grass fire near Berwick Pond Road in Rainham.
Fire service: London Fire Brigade
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Grass fire - Greenford
Six fire engines and around 40 firefighters tackled a grass fire near Cowgate Road in Greenford.
Fire service: London Fire Brigade
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Grass fire - Hayes
Eight fire engines and around 60 firefighters responded to a grass fire in Lakes Farm Country Park in Hayes. The Brigade was first called about the fire at 1438, with crews from Hillingdon, Heathrow, Southall and surrounding fire stations sent to the scene. Firefighters had the incident under control by 1556.
Fire service: London Fire Brigade
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Grass fire - Heathrow Airport
Grass fire - Heathrow Airport London Fire Brigade was called to reports of a fire on an area of grass near a runway at Heathrow Airport.
Fire service: London Fire Brigade
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London Fire Brigade handle over 200 calls to grass fires in 24 hours
London Fire Brigade handle over 200 calls to grass fires in 24 hours 20 calls to a grass fire near Oak Street in Romford, attended by eight fire engines and around 60 firefighters Four calls to a grass fire near Hainault Road in Romford, attended by six fire engines and around 40 firefighters
Fire service: London Fire Brigade
London Fire Brigade handle over 200 calls to grass fires in 24 hours
London Fire Brigade handle over 200 calls to grass fires in 24 hours 39 calls to a grass fire near Ambleside Drive in Feltham, attended by four fire engines and around 25 firefighters
Fire service: London Fire Brigade
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London Fire Brigade handle over 200 calls to grass fires in 24 hours
London Fire Brigade handle over 200 calls to grass fires in 24 hours Seven calls to a grass fire near Lambs Lane North in Rainham, attended by six fire engines and around 40 firefighters
Fire service: London Fire Brigade
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Wildfire incident near Oak Road in Romford
Eight fire engines and around 60 firefighters have been called to a grass fire near Oak Road in #Romford. More information to follow. https://t.co/FolPEPZyoi
Fire service: London Fire Brigade
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Grass fire - Woolwich (2)
Grass fire - Woolwich (2) Six fire engines and around 40 firefighters tackled a grass fire on Woolwich Common, Woolwich.
Fire service: London Fire Brigade
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Grass fire - Berwick Pond
Grass fire - Berwick Pond Eight fire engines and around 60 firefighters were called to a grass fire near Berwick Pond Road in Rainham.
Fire service: London Fire Brigade
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Grass fire - Hornchurch
Eight fire engines and around 60 firefighters tackled a grass fire near South End Road in Hornchurch.
Fire service: London Fire Brigade
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Grass fire - Rainham
Fifteen fire engines and around 100 firefighters tackled a grass fire near Acer Avenue in Rainham.
Fire service: London Fire Brigade
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