Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters tackled a grass fire on Avelon Road in Rainham.
One hectare of grass and trees were damaged by fire. There were no reports of any injuries.
The Brigade was called at 1833 and the fire was under control by 1933. Fire crews from Romford, Dagenham, Woodford and Harold Hill fire stations attended 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.
