Firefighters tackled two huge grass fires in south east London yesterday (September 5) which destroyed a total of 12 hectares of land.

London Fire Brigade took 28 calls to a blaze on Woolwich Common in Greenwich, with the first one made at 2.36pm.

Around two hectares of grass and shrubland were destroyed during this fire.

Six fire engines and around 40 firefighters tackled the blaze.

Fire crews from Plumstead, East Greenwich, Eltham and Lee Green fire stations brought the fire under control by 4.19pm.

Firefighters previously tackled two separate grassland fires on Woolwich Common just four days ago (September 1).

At 5.13pm yesterday, firefighters were called to another fire in Biggin Hill in Bromley.

Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters attended Jail Lane.

Around 10 hectares of crops behind Cherry Lodge Golf Club were alight.

The blaze was brought under control by 6.37pm by fire crews from Addington, Biggin Hill and Bromley fire stations.

There were no reports of any injuries during either of the fires.

A London Fire Brigade spokesperson said: “Whilst we have seen some rainfall, we’re asking Londoners not to be complacent.

“When the ground is very dry it’s harder for water to be absorbed, which is why we have seen flash flooding as the water pools on the surface, but it also means that grasslands are still parched and the smallest of sparks could cause a fire.

“Please continue to help us prevent grass fires by not barbecuing on open land, clearing away rubbish and glass and safely disposing of cigarettes.

“Around two hectares of grass and shrubland was destroyed by the fire on Woolwich Common.

“The Brigade's 999 Control Officers took 28 calls to the blaze.

“The Brigade was called at 1436 and the fire was under control by 1619.

“Six fire engines and around 40 firefighters from Plumstead, East Greenwich, Eltham and Lee Green fire stations were at the scene.

“Then at 1713, crews were called to a fire on Jail Lane in Biggin Hill. Around 10 hectares of crops at the rear of a golf club were alight.

“The fire was under control by 1837.

“Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters from Addington, Biggin Hill and Bromley fire stations were at the scene.

“Fortunately, there were no reports of any injuries from any of the fires.”

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