Grass fire - Erith

Firefighters were called to a grass fire on Bridge Road in Erith.

An area of heathland measuring around 500 x 500m was alight. There were no reports of any injuries.

A London Fire Brigade spokesperson said: “It only takes a spark to ignite a fire and grass fires can be unpredictable and spread very quickly, causing significant amounts of damage.

“We’ve been working hard to prepare and respond to weather like this but we need everyone to play their part to reduce the risk of fires occurring.”

The Brigade was called at 1440 and the fire was under control by 1538. Two fire engines from Erith and Bexley 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.
• Do not barbecue on balconies, the wind may carry smouldering ash towards grassland.
• Be aware that children, animals, balls or anything else may knock over barbecues, increasing the risk of grass fires, especially when in busy parks or public spaces.