US EditionResidents Evacuated From Homes as 125 Firefighters Battle Wildfire
LONDON, JUL 14 – More than 200 firefighters tackled three large grass fires across East London, destroying over 20 acres of land and prompting precautionary evacuations, officials said.
- On Monday evening, a large wildfire ignited close to Clemence Road in Dagenham, prompting the evacuation of multiple homes while more than 120 firefighters worked to extinguish the fire.
- The blaze started in dry grassland and shrub areas, prompting the London Fire Brigade to respond to over 75 emergency calls with a fleet of 20 firefighting vehicles, including a specialized off-road unit designed for tackling wildfires.
- Firefighters employed jets and wildfire beaters, aided by fire breaks established by Barking and Dagenham Council, to keep the fire from advancing toward nearby homes and causing further damage to fences, sheds, and garden furniture.
- Station Commander Matt Hayward highlighted the firefighters' dedicated efforts to stop the blaze from reaching surrounding homes, although the fire still consumed approximately eight hectares of land.
- The fire was brought under control by 9:46pm, with crews continuing to dampen down, and the cause remains under investigation amid warnings to avoid burning waste or having bonfires during such conditions.
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