Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters tackled a grass fire in Watermead in Feltham.
Two separate areas of long grass were destroyed by fire. There are no reports of any injuries.
The Brigade was called at 1428 and the fire was under control by 1508. Crews from Feltham, Twickenham and Heston fire stations attended the scene.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Firefighters' 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.
- Never leave barbecues unattended and extinguish them properly after you have finished using them.
- 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.
- Do not barbecue on balconies, the wind can carry smouldering ash onto nearby grassland.
- If you’re barbecuing near dry grass have a bucket of water or sand nearby for emergency use.
- 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.
