Huge London grass fire updates: Residents evacuated as multiple wildfires break out

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With all fires now under control, the London Fire Brigade has shared an image of the blackened earth in Hornchurch, where eight hectares of grassland were destroyed.

Rather than just deploying hoses, fire crews used wildfire tactics to contain the blaze. Something the brigade is training all of its officers in due to "new and emerging risks."

The fire service explained: "All of our firefighters have been undergoing enhanced wildfire response training in preparation for what could be another challenging summer. 

"All Brigade officers are now trained in fire tactics for dealing with wildfires and fires occurring at the urban rural interface within London. This is another example of how we are adapting our training to new and emerging risks."

The London Fire Brigade have issued an update on the Hornchurch fire, which has now ended after a major operation.

60 firefighters, all with specialist wildfire training, used beaters to push back the flames. These devices, a long handle with a flat rubber end, deprive the fire of oxygen and prevents it from spreading.

The incident destroyed around 20 acres of grass, shrubs, and trees, with the cause now being investigated.

All three of the major fires that hit grasslands across London have now been subdued, with more than 200 firefighters from stations around the capital responding.

With hundreds of firefighters tackling blazes across London on Monday evening, the London Fire Brigade is urging the public to heed their advice amid the recent hot spell.

A London Fire Brigade spokesperson said: “During the hot weather, it is important everyone acts responsibly to prevent fires from occurring. As the weather has been so dry, it only takes a few sparks to lead to a fire spreading rapidly. In London, this is can be dangerous because so many of our green spaces lie close to homes and other properties.

“If you’re heading out, please don’t take a disposable BBQ with you. They can retain heat for several hours after use and are banned by local authorities from many of London's parks. Also make sure you are discarding of cigarettes properly and take rubbish home with you if no bins are available.

“At home, make sure your BBQ is positioned away from flammable items like fences, sheds, decking and trees and please don’t have any type of BBQ on your balcony.

"We’re also strongly advising people to avoid burning any waste in this type of weather and to not have bonfires, particularly in their gardens.”

The fire affecting a large marshy area off Coppermill Lane in Walthamstow has been brought under control by the London Fire Brigade.

Around three hectares of grassland were destroyed in the blaze, which was the third the fire service has had to tackle tonight.

An investigation has been opened into the cause of the fire, which the brigade received 49 calls about at 8.55pm. Eight fire engines and 60 personnel were deployed to subdue the flames, with the incident ending at around 11.20pm.

Walthamstow's Labour MP Stella Creasy has issued a short statement amid the ongoing fire off Coppermill Lane.

Fireighters have said they are making progress against the blaze, but expect to be at the scene for 'the next few hours.'

Stella Creasy MP said: "Walthamstow this is heartbreaking.

"Please avoid the scene and follow the fire brigade for updates."

Videos of the Hornchurch grass fire being shared on social media show the flames spreading towards a row of properties on Wingletye Lane.

The fire can be seen burning strongly in an area of yellowed and dry grassland. One video shows a worried homeowner gripping his garden pipe as the fire licks towards his property.

Even more members of the London Fire Brigade have been deployed to the scene of yet another wildfire affecting a large area of grass in London.

Marking the third wildfire of Monday night, another 60 firefighters have been deployed to Hornchurch, alongside eight fire engines, to put out the blaze affecting six hectares of land.

Calls came in at around 8.10pm, alerting the brigade to another fire taking hold in the capital. Emergency services are urging residents to 'keep their doors and windows shut due to the smoke.'

Crews from Barking, Kentish Town, Soho, and surrounding fire stations are responding to the fire, the cause of which is not yet known.

Authorities have revealed some of the extent of the Dagenham fire, which affected more than 20 acres of grassland at Beam Valley Country Park and left blackened fields in its wake.

Firefighter Craig Fenner said: "Firefighters worked extremely hard to prevent the fire from spreading to nearby properties.

"The fire had reached some garden fences, sheds and garden furniture. As well as our jets, we used wildfire beaters to beat the flames and stop them from reaching the properties.

"Firefighters will remain at the scene for the next few hours to continue to dampen down the surrounding area."

While firefighters have brought the Dagenham fire 'under control', London Fire Brigade teams are now attempting to douse the flames in Walthamstow, where over seven acres of grassland are ablaze.

60 firefighters are working to put out the blaze, which has taken hold in the area adjacent to the Walthamstow Reservoirs and wetlands, off Coppermill Lane.

The organisation said their teams were making "steady progress" against the fire as darkness fell over Walthamstow.

London Fire Brigade decalred victory over the major Dagenham grass fire, after 125 firefighters spent four hours attempting to quell the blaze.

Evacuated residents have been informed that they can return to their homes, with others told they no longer have to keep their windows and doors shut.

However, fire crews are still tackling fires across the capital

Videos showing the aftermath of the vast grass fire that broke out in Dagenham on Monday evening show the devastation left by the blaze.

Around 20 acres of land has been scorched black at the country park in the east of the area, where 25 fire engines worked for hours to push back the flames.

London Fire Brigade deployed specialist wildfire units alongside firefighters with beaters to push back the grass fire. The blaze took hold around 6.30pm.