Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters were called to a grass fire on Waye Avenue in Hounslow.
Two hectares of grassland and shrubland were alight. There were no reports of any injuries.
The Brigade was called at 1417 and the fire was under control by 1536. Fire crews from Heston, Heathrow and Feltham fire stations were at the scene.
Brigade top tips on grass fires:
- Avoid having barbecues in parks, public spaces and balconies.
- Clear away bottles, glasses and any broken glass to avoid them magnifying the sun and starting a fire.
- Dispose of smoking materials such as cigarettes safely- don’t drop cigarettes on dry ground and don’t drop them out of car windows, as they may land on dry grass and lead to a fire.
- Disposable barbecues that have been discarded and abandoned can still end up causing a fire as they will continue to retain heat after use – they need to be put right out and cooled before being thrown away.
- Do not barbecue on balconies, the wind can carry smouldering ash onto nearby grassland.
The cause of the fire is not known.
