Around three hectares of grassland were destroyed by last night’s fire which the LFB is currently investigating, reports Sophie Mitchell
A grass fire on Walthamstow Marshes on the evening of Monday 14th July involved eight fire engines and around 60 firefighters.
Around three hectares of grassland were destroyed by the fire, the third grass fire in the capital that firefighters have had to tackle this summer.
The London Fire Brigade (LFB) received the first call about the fire at 8:55 pm, and mobilised firefighters from across North London to attend the incident. The fire was under control by 11.23 pm.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
An LFB spokesperson said: “If you’re heading out, please don’t take a disposable BBQ with you. They can retain heat for several hours after use and are banned by local authorities from many of London’s parks. Also make sure you are discarding
cigarettes properly.
“At home, make sure your BBQ is positioned away from flammable items like fences, sheds, decking and trees and please don’t have any type of BBQ on your balcony. We’re also strongly advising people to avoid burning any waste in this type of weather and to not have
bonfires, particularly in their gardens.”
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