Hornchurch grass fire tackled by 60 firefighters
Six hectares of land were affected by the blaze near South End Road.
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Around 60 firefighters and eight fire engines tackled a large grass fire near South End Road in Hornchurch on Saturday afternoon. The blaze affected approximately six hectares of land.
The London Fire Brigade received the first of seven calls reporting the fire at 1.18pm. Crews from Dagenham, Hornchurch, Wennington and surrounding stations were mobilised to the scene.
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Tackling the blaze
Firefighters used backpack blowers to push flames back into burnt areas and wildfire beaters to reduce oxygen to the flames. A London Fire Brigade Terrain Support Vehicle was deployed to carry equipment and approximately 475 litres of water closer to the fire on the open ground.
The London Fire Brigade declared the fire under control at 3.22pm. There have been no reports of injuries.
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Investigation into cause
The cause of the fire is not known and remains under investigation, according to the London Fire Brigade.
Questions this report answers
+How many firefighters were sent to the Hornchurch grass fire?
Sixty firefighters and eight fire engines were sent to tackle the blaze near South End Road. This was a significant response to a large grass fire covering six hectares of land.
+When was the fire brought under control?
The London Fire Brigade declared the fire under control at 3.22pm on Saturday afternoon. The blaze had started earlier and was tackled by crews from multiple stations.
+What methods did firefighters use to fight the fire?
Firefighters used backpack blowers to push flames back into burnt areas and wildfire beaters to reduce oxygen to the flames. A Terrain Support Vehicle also carried equipment and water closer to the fire.
+Is the cause of the fire known yet?
No, the cause of the fire remains unknown and is still under investigation by the London Fire Brigade. There have been no reports of injuries.
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