Firefighters in London responded to two significant wildfires over the weekend, exacerbated by scorching temperatures. The first incident in Enfield involved six fire engines and 40 firefighters, while the second in Feltham utilized four fire engines and 25 firefighters. Key tactics included dispatching specialist wildfire response vehicles and using tools like backpack blowers and wildfire beaters to control the flames. A water relay system was implemented to maintain a constant water supply for extinguishing the blazes, showcasing the city's trial of new firefighting technologies for improved efficiency and effectiveness.
Firefighters employed innovative tactics such as using backpack blowers and wildfire beaters to efficiently combat blazes during extreme weather conditions this weekend.
The trial of lightweight wildfire response vehicles in London aims to enhance fire-fighting capabilities in hard-to-reach areas, utilizing advanced technology like misting lances.
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