London-fires

2022 - 7 - 20

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London fires: Thousands of calls on busiest day since WW2 (BBC News)

The London Fire Brigade (LFB) has experienced its busiest day since World War Two, with the service receiving more than 2,600 emergency calls.

- Fifteen engines to a grass fire on Ballards Road, Dagenham - Eight engines to a grass fire on Oaks Road, Croydon - Ten engines to a restaurant fire on Green Lanes in Southgate, where about 70 firefighters were at the scene - the building was destroyed and a woman was taken to hospital

London fires: Scores of homes destroyed by devastating blazes (Evening Standard)

London Fire Brigade had its busiest day since the end of the Second World War with more than 2600 emergency calls made.

There were no reports of any injuries. "The challenge in London is we have got a lot of grass. Around 90 surrounding properties were also evacuated, while no injuries were reported. Around seven hectares of grassland, undergrowth and fallen trees were damaged by the fire and there were no reports of any injuries. Six garages, 12 stables and five cars were also destroyed. Another detached property was badly damaged. Around 100 firefighters were called to the blaze, which was declared under control by 9.47pm. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. An area of parkland of around eight hectares was also damaged in the fire and 25 vehicles were torched by the flames. An area of grassland and bushes of around five hectares was also involved in the blaze, which started around 6.33pm. The fire was under control by 9.42pm, and is under investigation. Station Commander Paul Osborne, who was at the scene, said: "Around 100 people were evacuated from nearby blocks of flats, which firefighters protected with jets to try and stop the fire spreading.” Around 100 firefighters were called to the sprawling fire on the village’s green with residents forced to flee for their lives.

London fires: 41 homes destroyed in heatwave blazes in busiest ... (iNews)

The London Fire Brigade received 2600 calls yesterday when they would normally get about 350, and 500 on a busy day.

At least 34 weather stations in England exceeded the previous UK temperature record, with Scotland also setting a new record high of 34.8°C. The London fire commissioner, Andy Roe, has called for a temporary ban on disposable barbecues in all public parks and open spaces. It’s the little things you never get back, like guitars and stuff like that. - A number of houses were reportedly destroyed in Brancaster Staithe, and the Norfolk fire service declared a major incident as they dealt with more than 100 incidents across the county. It’s not the financial side of it. Houses were also destroyed in other parts of the country, including in Barnsley, and parts of Norfolk; and services fought large grass, field and crop fires in Dartford, Leicestershire, Suffolk and Hertfordshire.

London Fire Brigade had busiest day since the Blitz tackling fires (Metro)

Yesterday has been described as the busiest day for London's firefighters since World War Two, after devastating wildfires destroyed people's homes.

‘The good news is, the fire service today will be providing an excellent service. Fires in London were so bad and so frequent that the London Fire Brigade declared a ‘major incident’. He said that on a normal day, the London Fire Brigade receives 350 calls a day, and on a busy day, around 500.

London Fire Brigade declares major incident as it struggles to cope ... (MyLondon)

Numerous fires have broken out across London over the past 24 hours, stretching LFB resources thin.

A huge house fire is raging in Greater London with over 100 firefighters rushing to the terrifying scene. A huge house fire is raging in Greater London with over 100 firefighters rushing to the terrifying scene. It is believed that the Wennington fire started on grassland near a housing development, spreading to nearby homes. It is believed that the Wennington fire started on grassland near a housing development, spreading to nearby homes. We are seeing an increase in the number of patients experiencing heat exposure, breathing difficulties, dizziness and fainting so it is very important for people to continue to take care in this extreme heat. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Fire crews from East Greenwich, West Norwood, Shadwell and Orpington fire stations were at the scene. Station Commander Chris Brown, who was at the scene, said: "Firefighters worked incredibly hard in very hot and challenging conditions to bring the blaze under control. LFB says: "Firefighters have tackled a house fire on Fauna Close in Chadwell Heath this evening. Fourteen people were evacuated from The Green and Kent View as a precaution. The London Fire Brigade (LFB) had one of the most difficult days in its recent history as it battled over a dozen wildfires on the hottest day ever. Londoners have been urged not to have barbecues on Wednesday, July 20 despite temperatures dropping, because the grass is still dry and will allow fire to spread rapidly if it catches alight.

London wakes up to the realities of heat wave hell as its European ... (CBS News)

"This is the climate change that we've been promised," one expert tells CBS News, and it is "here to stay."

Rare wildfires burned and billowed across London on Tuesday as much of England endured 100-plus-degree heat. "Our assessment is generally positive. While the worst of the heat wave appeared to be over for much of Western Europe, with temperatures dropping dramatically overnight from the north of Britain to the south of France, climate experts and campaigners were desperate to get the point across that while this week has been an exception, these exceptions are expected to become more common — and get even hotter. "This is it, right? As much of the country has gone a month or more with barely a drop of rain, the scorching temperatures were all it took to ignite matchstick-dry grass and brush in back yards and along highways. Charred ground and gutted homes in the British capital were testament to the fact that even the stereotypically damp and dreary U.K., where umbrellas and overcoats are more commonplace than air-conditioners, cannot escape the consequences of a rapidly warming climate.