Following a fire in Feltham last year, we're being urged to clear garden vegetation and create fire breaks before the summer arrives.

Following a fire in Feltham last year, we're being urged to clear garden vegetation and create fire breaks before the summer arrives.

Recent figures show that wildfire incidents across the capital doubled last year with outer London boroughs facing the highest total risk. Emergency crews state that dry debris and overgrown bushes act as fuel allowing flames to spread rapidly toward residential homes. We’re advised pruning plants and disposing of waste responsibly will help protect properties throughout the warmer summer months.