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The Independent
5 days ago
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- The Independent
Residents evacuated from homes as 125 firefighters battle wildfire
Residents have been temporarily evacuated from their homes after a wildfire broke out in East London on Monday evening. Around 125 firefighters and 20 fire engines were used to bring the blaze near Clemence Road, Dagenham under control, the London Fire Brigade (LFB) said. LFB added that the fire had covered approximately eight hectares of grass and shrubland. While fences, sheds and garden furniture were damaged, firefighters successfully prevented the blaze from spreading to homes in the area. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Station commander Matt Hayward said: 'Firefighters worked extremely hard to prevent the fire from spreading to nearby properties. 'The fire had reached some garden fences, sheds and garden furniture. As well as our jets, we used wildfire beaters to beat the flames and stop them from reaching the properties. 'We also thank Barking and Dagenham Council, who had put fire breaks in place, which helped stop the fire from reaching the properties. 'We also had great support from our blue light colleagues, Essex Fire and Rescue Service and the London Ambulance Service Hazardous Area Response Team. 'Firefighters will remain at the scene for the next few hours to continue to dampen down the surrounding area.' One of four wildfire response vehicles currently being trialled by LFB was deployed to the incident. The vehicles, which have off-road capabilities, enabling equipment to be brought closer to fires on open ground and allow firefighters to pump water and drive, making tackling grass fires quicker and safer. More than 75 calls were received from 6.30pm on Monday regarding the incident, with the fire brought under control by 9.46pm.
Yahoo
5 days ago
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- Yahoo
Residents evacuated from homes as 125 firefighters battle wildfire
Residents have been temporarily evacuated from their homes after a wildfire broke out in East London on Monday evening. Around 125 firefighters and 20 fire engines were used to bring the blaze near Clemence Road, Dagenham under control, the London Fire Brigade (LFB) said. LFB added that the fire had covered approximately eight hectares of grass and shrubland. While fences, sheds and garden furniture were damaged, firefighters successfully prevented the blaze from spreading to homes in the area. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Station commander Matt Hayward said: 'Firefighters worked extremely hard to prevent the fire from spreading to nearby properties. 'The fire had reached some garden fences, sheds and garden furniture. As well as our jets, we used wildfire beaters to beat the flames and stop them from reaching the properties. 'We also thank Barking and Dagenham Council, who had put fire breaks in place, which helped stop the fire from reaching the properties. 'We also had great support from our blue light colleagues, Essex Fire and Rescue Service and the London Ambulance Service Hazardous Area Response Team. 'Firefighters will remain at the scene for the next few hours to continue to dampen down the surrounding area.' One of four wildfire response vehicles currently being trialled by LFB was deployed to the incident. The vehicles, which have off-road capabilities, enabling equipment to be brought closer to fires on open ground and allow firefighters to pump water and drive, making tackling grass fires quicker and safer. More than 75 calls were received from 6.30pm on Monday regarding the incident, with the fire brought under control by 9.46pm.
Yahoo
12-07-2025
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- Yahoo
Pictures show scene at Middlewick Ranges as 25 firefighters work to put out blaze
Firefighters have been working to get a fire at Middlewick Ranges under control. Essex Fire and Rescue Service said 25 firefighters are on scene at Abbots Road, in Colchester, this evening. A spokesperson for the Essex County Fire and Rescue Service said: "Around 25 firefighters are at the scene of a fire involving scrubland in Abbots Road, Colchester. Read more Colchester's The Wick on fire with concerns for nearby homes and wildlife Major fire with 'lots of smoke' breaks out in Colchester's Middlewick Ranges A firefighter works at the scene of the fire in Colchester (Image: Newsquest) "Firefighters are still at the scene. Anyone living nearby are advised to close their windows and doors as there is a lot of smoke in the area. The burned grass at Middlewick Ranges following a fire this evening (Image: Newsquest) "Anyone living nearby are advised to close their windows and doors as there is a lot of smoke in the area." We're now on WhatsApp. Join our new channel here to get all the latest breaking news and exclusive stories delivered straight to your phone. The burned grass at Middlewick Ranges following a fire this evening (Image: Newsquest) Smoke could be see billowing from the ranges earlier this evening. Fire engines at Middlewick Ranges following a fire this evening (Image: Newsquest) It could be seen from across Colchester. Quentin Sage, scene commander, told the Gazette: "We need to make the public aware of the risks involved with wildfires, which we're classing this as now - and because of the size and intensity of it. "The areas are very dry and there's rapid fire spread, and where people are setting little fires there's a risk that they'll chase the people and be quicker than what the people will get out of the areas. "So there's a risk to life that we're really concerned about. So if people do see anything suspicious, if they can either contact us, directors of fire service, or do it through fire stoppers." Burned grass and hedges at Middlewick Ranges following a fire this evening (Image: Newsquest)
