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Last updated: 07/08/2018, 8:53 AM

Grass fire - Upminster

06/08/2018 17:44
Outdoor fire

Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters were called to a grass fire in Gerpins Lane in Upminster.

Approximately one hectare, roughly the same size as a football pitch, of grass and scrubland was alight.

A London Fire Brigade spokesperson said: “Luckily the temperature is set to cool down a bit towards the end of the week, but we are still asking people to take care to prevent grass fires.




The Brigade’s tips on preventing grass fires are as follows:

• Dispose of smoking materials such as cigarettes safely
• Explain to children the dangers of playing with and lighting fires

The Brigade was called at 1744 and the fire was under control at 1910. Fire crews from Hornchurch, Wennington, Dagenham and Harold Hill fire stations attended the scene.

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