Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters tackled a grass fire on Wanstead Flats near Capel Road in Newham.
Around one and a half hectares of grassland was damaged by fire. There were no reports of any injuries.
The Brigade's Control Officers have taken 23 call about the fire.
The Brigade was called at 1144 and the fire was under control by 1356. Fire crews from Leytonstone, Leyton, East Ham and Lewisham fire stations attended the scene.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Brigade top tips on grass fires:
- Don't have barbecues in parks, public spaces or on 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.
