Rainham Wildfire: 60 firefighters tackle blaze
London Fire Brigade brought a grass fire near Berwick Pond Road under control.
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Sixty firefighters and eight fire engines were deployed to tackle a wildfire near Berwick Pond Road in Rainham. The London Fire Brigade (LFB) received the first call at 3.25pm on 30 July 2026. The LFB stated the fire was under control by 5.12pm.
The cause of the blaze is currently unknown. This incident marks the third wildfire in the Rainham area within a 24-hour period. Residents were advised to avoid the vicinity of the fire.
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Previous Incidents
The LFB responded to a fire near Acer Avenue in Rainham the previous night, which involved approximately 100 firefighters and 15 fire engines, affecting four hectares. Earlier on 30 July 2026, about 60 firefighters tackled a large grass fire near South End Road in Hornchurch.
The LFB has not indicated that these three incidents are linked. Firefighters worked to contain the spread of the flames and continued to address remaining hotspots at the scene.
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