Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters tackled a grass fire near Montagu Road in Edmonton.
An area of around two hectares of scrubland and forestry was affected by fire. There were no reports of any injuries.
A wildfire response vehicle was deployed at the incident. These vehicles provide off-road capability enabling the transportation of additional equipment closer to fires on open ground. Each vehicle carries approximately 475 litres of water, a backpack blower, ear defenders, beaters and misting lance technology, which allows firefighters to pump water and drive, enabling them to tackle grass fires more quickly and safely. The Brigade is currently trialling four wildfire response vehicles across the capital.
Wildfire beaters were also used. The beater is made of a long handle with a flat piece of rubber at the end. They’re used to beat the flames, which deprives them of oxygen and cools them down.
A London Fire Brigade spokesperson said: “All of our firefighters have been undergoing enhanced wildfire response training in preparation for what could be another challenging summer. All Brigade officers are now trained in fire tactics for dealing with wildfires and fires occurring at the urban rural interface within London. This is another example of how we are adapting our training to new and emerging risks.
“During this period of warmer weather we have been having, it is important everyone acts responsibly to prevent fires from occurring. Despite some rainfall this week, the grass remains dry and it only takes a few sparks to lead to a fire spreading rapidly. In London, this is can be dangerous because so many of our green spaces lie close to homes and other properties.
“If you’re heading out, please don’t take a disposable BBQ with you. They can retain heat for several hours after use and are banned by local authorities from many of London's parks. Also make sure you are discarding of cigarettes properly and take rubbish home with you if no bins are available.
“At home, make sure your BBQ is positioned away from flammable items like fences, sheds, decking and trees and please don’t have any type of BBQ on your balcony. We’re also strongly advising people to avoid burning any waste in this type of weather and to not have bonfires, particularly in their gardens.”
The Brigade’s Control Officers took the first of seven calls to the fire at 1452 and mobilised crews from Edmonton, Tottenham, Enfield and Walthamstow fire stations to the scene. The fire was under control by 1602.