Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters attended a grass fire at Rammey Marsh on Mollison Avenue in Enfield.
Approximately one hectare of grassland was alight. Due to the proximity of the fire to the M25 motorway, some lane closures were implemented to allow crews to work safely.
Firefighters at scene deployed a wildfire response vehicle to help extinguish the fire. The vehicle is light, agile and its off-road capabilities mean it can reach places that our standard fire engines cannot. The vehicle is equipped with misting lance technology, which significantly enhances the way in which firefighters extinguish these fires. This wildfire response vehicle is one of four being trialled by the Brigade this summer to help respond to grass fires and wildfires.
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 wildfire support officer was also in attendance in the role of a wildfire tactical advisor. This is a senior Brigade officer who has undergone enhanced wildfire training and is providing tactical awareness and advice to the Incident Commander.
The Brigade was called at 1529 and Control Officers mobilised crews from Enfield, Chingford and Edmonton fire stations to the scene. Essex County Fire & Recue Service and Hertfordshire Fire & Rescue Service also supported. The fire was extinguished by 1645.