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WorldLondon Fire Brigade tackles grassland fires in Romford and Orpington
London Fire Brigade deployed crews to three separate grassland incidents in late July, with the largest destroying about 30 acres near Romford. A smaller fire in Orpington damaged half an acre of cornfield. Officials warned of health risks from smoke and urged the public to avoid disposable barbecues.
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Local NewsLondon firefighters battle 30-acre Romford grass fires as wildfire risk peaks
Around 120 London Fire Brigade personnel tackled two grass fires in Romford on 31 July, destroying 30 acres of grassland. The blazes occurred as the capital faced an 'exceptionally high' wildfire risk, with warnings against garden fires and disposable barbecues.
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Local News · BarnetBarnet Residents Warned Over Garden Fire Risk
With temperatures set to reach 34C, the London Fire Brigade is issuing a stark warning to Barnet residents about the increased risk of garden fires. Crews have already dealt with over a thousand incidents this past weekend.
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Local NewsLondon Parks Advise Against Deckchairs Under Trees
Royal Parks staff are being advised not to place deckchairs under trees as a precaution against falling branches during hot weather. The UK Health Security Agency has issued an amber heat-health alert for London, with July temperatures significantly above average.
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Local News · East BarnetBattery Fires Surge in East London Waste Sites
East London has seen a 52% rise in battery fires at waste sites over the past year. An estimated 48 million batteries and small electrical items were wrongly discarded in household bins in the capital, leading to a public awareness roadshow.
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Local News · BarnetWildfire damages Forty Hall Estate grassland
A wildfire scorched approximately two hectares of grassland at Forty Hall Estate on Friday, July 17th. Four fire engines and 25 firefighters responded to the incident, which occurred during a dry spell.
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