Five fire engines and around 35 firefighters tackled a grass fire in Whipps Cross Road, Leytonstone.
Around 100 square metres of grass was damaged by fire.
The Brigade was called at 1840 and the fire was under control by 2018.
Fire crews from Leytonstone, Leyton, Woodford, Stratford and Walthamstow stations attended the scene.
Brigade top tips to avoid 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.
