Nearly four hectares of land have been scorched by grass fires in a single evening in London.
The London Fire Brigade responded to three separate incidents across the capital last night (July 27).
The largest fire broke out on marshland near Innova Way in Enfield, damaging around two hectares.
The Brigade received nine calls about the blaze, with the first at 5.07pm.
Six fire engines and about 40 firefighters were sent to the scene, and the fire was brought under control by 6.58pm.
In Bexley, firefighters tackled a blaze near Riverside Road that damaged around two acres of trees and shrubland.
Two smaller areas of vegetation, each about 400 square metres, were also affected.
Crews used backpack blowers and wildfire beaters to manage the fire.
A Terrain Support Vehicle was deployed to the scene, offering off-road capability and carrying additional equipment, including approximately 475 litres of water.
The Brigade took 15 calls about the fire, starting at 8.20pm.
The incident was under control by 10.22pm.
A third fire near Slade Green Road in Erith damaged around one hectare of grassland.
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The Brigade received the first of nine calls at 1.16am, and the fire was under control by 2.14am.
Pam Oparaocha, assistant commissioner at London Fire Brigade, said: "Throughout this period of hot weather, we are continually monitoring demand and deploying our resources where they are needed most so that we're ready to respond to emergencies across London.
"If you're heading to a park or open space to enjoy the sunshine, please don't take a disposable barbecue with you.
"Even after they have been extinguished, they can retain heat for many hours and pose a serious fire risk."
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