Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters attended a fire at Walthamstow Marshes on Sandy Lane near Walthamstow.
Around two hectares of grass and shrubland was alight. Firefighters used hosereels and wildfire beaters to help extinguish the fire. Due to the remote location of the fire, a water relay system was required as part of firefighting operations. The appliances were stationed between the incident site and the nearest water hydrant, and then connected together by hose. This allowed crews to pump a constant supply of water to the scene of the fire.
Firefighters have been undergoing enhanced wildfire response training in preparation for grass fires and wildfires. All Brigade officers are now trained in fire tactics for dealing with wildfires and fires occurring at the urban rural interface within London. A Wildfire Support Officer was deployed to this incident, providing tactical support to the Incident Commander.
The Brigade's Control Officers received around 30 calls about the fire.
The Brigade was called at 1057 and Control Officers mobilised crews from Stoke Newington, Homerton and Tottenham fire stations to the scene. The fire was brought under control by 1149.