Eight fire engines and around 60 firefighters tackled a grass fire near Beddington Lane in Mitcham.
Around four hectares of grass was alight.
One of the Brigade's Terrain Support Vehicles was sent to the scene to support firefighting efforts. The vehicle provides 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.
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.
Control Officers took the first of 12 calls at 1823 and have mobilised crews from Norbury, Croydon, Wimbledon and surrounding fire stations to the scene. The fire was under control by 2010.