Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters tackled a grass fire on South End Road in Rainham.
Around four acres of grass and shrubland was destroyed by fire. There were no reports of any injuries.
A London Fire Brigade spokesperson said: " This summer, we are asking Londoners to help us protect the city we all love by doing everything you can to prevent grass fires.
“Please don’t barbecue in open spaces or balconies, throw your rubbish away safely and put your cigarettes out properly.”
The Brigade was called at 1512 and the fire was under control by 1701. Fire crews from Hornchurch, Wennington, Romford and Barking fire stations attended the scene.
Grass fire prevention tips:
- Don’t drop cigarettes or anything that is burning on dry ground
- Don’t drop cigarettes out of car windows, they may land on dry grass by the roadside
- Don't have barbecues in parks and public spaces
- Never leave camp fires or barbecues unattended and extinguish them properly after you have finished using them
- Position your barbecue on level ground and keep it well away from anything that may catch fire (sheds, fences, trees, tents etc.)
- Do not barbecue on balconies, the wind may carry smouldering ash towards nearby grassland
- Be aware that children, animals, balls or anything else may knock over barbecues, increasing the risk of grass fires, especially when in a busy parks or public spaces
