A significant grass fire affected 14 acres on Wanstead Flats in east London. Ten fire engines and around 70 firefighters responded to the incident. The London Fire Brigade had no reports of injuries. Station Commander Darren McTernan noted the challenging conditions faced by crews. A warning was issued regarding grass fires during the heatwave, emphasizing precautions for outdoor activities. The brigade is testing wildlife response vehicles designed to enhance fire-fighting capabilities. The fire was reported at about 12:50 PM and was controlled by 3:15 PM, following 20 emergency calls.
The London Fire Brigade responded to a large grass fire on Wanstead Flats, affecting 14 acres, with ten fire engines and about 70 firefighters.
Station Commander Darren McTernan stated that crews faced hot and arduous conditions while working to bring the fire under control.
A spokesperson from the London Fire Brigade warned about the risks of grass fires during the heatwave and emphasized the care needed when outside.
LFB is trialling wildlife response vehicles that can carry 475 litres of water and have off-road capabilities for effective fire response.
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