Wennington

It comes as the fire brigade declared a major incident for the sheer number of fires taking place today.

A huge house fire is raging in Greater London with over 100 firefighters rushing to the terrifying scene. - The cause of the fire is not known. The cause of the fire is not known.

Several houses have been severely damaged after fires broke out in a village on the outskirts of east London.

Mr Khan tweeted: "London Fire Brigade has just declared a major incident in response to a huge surge in fires across the capital today. • Four fire engines are dealing with a grass fire on Chapel View in Croydon • Eight fire engines are attending a fire on The Broadway in Wembley • Eight fire engines are dealing with a grass fire on Ballards Road in Dagenham • Eight fire engines are tackling a grass fire on Oaks Road in Croydon • Thirty fire engines are dealing with a grass fire on Pea Lane in Upminster

Residents could be seen leaving their homes and fleeing as the fire raged in the outer London borough of Havering.

The force was also called to a fire spreading rapidly in the wooded Shirley Hills area. The Met Office confirmed a provisional temperature of 40.2°C was recorded at Heathrow at 12.50pm, and temperatures could climb even higher as the heat peaks in mid-afternoon. Another woman posted in a local Facebook group that the situation was “extremely dangerous”, adding: “Our children are walking home from school with ash landing on them. Havering Council declared a major incident, adding: “We’re advising residents to stay at home, if possible, keep your windows closed and avoid the Wennington area.” I can’t see it but it’s not that far away from me. Several homes are thought to have been destroyed.

A fire is ripping through homes in Wennington, on the capital's outskirts, as the temperature soars to a record-breaking high of 40C - sparking blazes ...

Four fire engines tackling a fire on Sidcup Road in Eltham. Eight fire engines tackling a fire on The Broadway in Wembley. Eight fire engines tackling a grass fire on Ballards Road in Dagenham. Eight fire engines tackling a grass fire on Oaks Road in Croydon. “If you see a grass fire, don't attempt to put it out yourself as grass fires can travel very quickly and change direction without warning. Fifteen fire engines tackling a fire on The Green in Wennington.

Fifteen fire crews battle major blaze in Wennington, Kent, as flames engulf a number of homes.

Firefighters have been unable to establish the cause. People are devastated." A spokesperson for the London Fire Brigade said: "Fifteen fire engines and around 100 firefighters are tackling a fire on The Green in Wennington. Mr Khan said on Twitter: "London Fire Brigade has just declared a major incident in response to a huge surge in fires across the capital today. People are in shock. The London Fire Brigade has declared a major incident due to "a huge surge" in blazes across the capital amid the 40C heat.

The Brigade was called at 1306. Fire crews from Dagenham, Deptford, Bethnal Green, Woodford, Lee Green, Forest Hill and surrounding fire stations are at the ...

London Fire Brigade (LFB) has declared a major incident due to “a huge surge” in blazes across the capital. Around 100 firefighters have been tackling a blaze ...

Mr Khan said on Twitter: “London Fire Brigade has just declared a major incident in response to a huge surge in fires across the capital today. The fire brigade said in a statement it is battling “several significant” incidents in the capital, as people have been urged not to have barbecues or bonfires due to the “unprecedented” challenges crews face. This is the scene in a small village after a fire ripped through it, destroying a number of homes this afternoon.

This is the scene in a village after a fire ripped through it, destroying a number of homes this afternoon.

Thankfully in the North East, there have not been any reports of a fire on the level seen in London. The fire brigade said in a statement it is battling “several significant” incidents in the capital, as people have been urged not to have barbecues or bonfires due to the “unprecedented” challenges crews face. Following a significant fire in Scotswood, the fire service added: "You can see from the picture the scale of the damage but thankfully nobody was injured. Mr Khan said on Twitter: “London Fire Brigade has just declared a major incident in response to a huge surge in fires across the capital today. But down in the capital, London Fire Brigade (LFB) has declared a major incident due to “a huge surge” in blazes across the capital. This is the scene in a small village after a fire ripped through it, destroying a number of homes this afternoon.

The family were worried by the smoke but followed the advice posted by Havering Council, which advised residents to 'stay at home' and 'keep your windows ...

A rest centre is being opened to help any residents who are unable to go to family or friends’ homes. “Now I’m looking down and I’m thinking this is all I have left. “Then suddenly hours later a neighbour knocked on our door and said ‘out now, out now!’ We just grabbed the things around us and ran out. Then I saw a helicopter out the window and I realised it must be a fire. Look over there where all that smoke is, that’s where our house is.” Didn’t get a chance to get anything.

VICTIMS of devastating wildfires across London and the UK have been left wondering whether they will still 'have a home to go back to' as scorching, ...

She later described the “concern, stress and worry” affecting many of the local residents, who were unsure if there would be anything left for them to return to when the flames were finally put out. Do I have a home to go back to?’” People are losing their livestock.” She said there were “fears that the fire could reignite really easily”, which prevented any attempts to extinguish the wildfire. People are losing their houses but that's bricks and mortar. “It’s been a mood of concern, stress and worry shared by all of the residents we have spoken to today.

The family were worried by the smoke but followed the advice posted by Havering Council, which advised residents to 'stay at home' and 'keep your windows ...

A rest centre is being opened to help any residents who are unable to go to family or friends’ homes. “Now I’m looking down and I’m thinking this is all I have left. “Then suddenly hours later a neighbour knocked on our door and said ‘out now, out now!’ We just grabbed the things around us and ran out. Then I saw a helicopter out the window and I realised it must be a fire. Look over there where all that smoke is, that’s where our house is.” Didn’t get a chance to get anything.

Dramatic aerial images show the devastating aftermath of a fire that ripped through homes in an east London village. Several people's homes were destroyed ...

‘The good news is, the fire service today will be providing an excellent service. began filling with smoke, the i reports. Mr Khan added that it is ‘important to recognise’ that yesterday’s fires were ‘one of the consequences of climate change’. ‘Yesterday it was taking 20 minutes because of the pressure the fire service was under.’ Fires in London were so bad and so frequent that the London Fire Brigade declared a ‘major incident’. Dramatic aerial images show the devastating aftermath of a fire that ripped through homes in an east London village.

As the UK recorded its hottest day on record with temperatures soaring past 40C, a huge grass fire broke out in Wennington East London · The Norman St Mary and ...

A “secure” rest centre has been established by Havering Council for Wennington residents affected by the fire on July 19.

- 7Wennington: Rest centre opened to support residents affected by blaze “We have now opened a rest centre to help any residents who have been evacuated and are unable to go to family or friends’ homes. Wennington: Rest centre opened to support residents affected by blaze

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- Four fire engines tackling a fire on Sidcup Road in Eltham. - Four fire engines tackling a grass fire on Chapel View in Croydon. - Six fire engines tackling a grass fire on Sunningfields Crescent in Hendon. - Eight fire engines tackling a fire on The Broadway in Wembley. - Eight fire engines tackling a grass fire on Ballards Road in Dagenham. - Eight fire engines tackling a grass fire on Oaks Road in Croydon.

Dozens of people have been left homeless after a fire ripped through the small village, on the outskirts of east London, yesterday amid the UK's 40C ...

'She tried to get her cats out, one jumped out of her hand, the other she got in a box and the other ran off. 'It started in the field, then came into the garden, then it was up to the decking and the conservatory. They've got two vehicles and they are not even letting them go in to get them, a van on The Green and a Porsche outside someone's house. They will look into the damage, and will ask questions about the fire including what caused it. He added: 'All the residents have been evacuated and are either in temporary accommodation provided by the Council or staying with relatives. Andrea added: 'I was at work when it happened and the phone signal there is poor. She was still in there when it was coming up to the house. Tim's family home is one of 19 believed to have been destroyed in the fire. She said: 'It was very warm, all the windows in the house were open and I started smelling smoke. As homes were gutted, residents said they could hear the sound of panicked horses whinnying in a surrounding field We don't know what kind of condition it's in but the fire brigade has told us that it's not good. Pictured: The Stock's house after it was destroyed by fire

Communities are chipping in to help the people of Wennington - an east London village that was devastated in yesterday's wildfires.

People are losing their houses but that’s bricks and mortar. People are losing their livestock.’ People affected by the fire can message the group and tell them what they are in need of. Please give as little or as much you can to help this beautiful family.’ ‘Claire and Antony have three young boys, aged 8, 6 and 18 months. And we would love your support.

Local firefighters were out on another call when flames ripped through their community on Britain's hottest ever day.

A total of 16 firefighters suffered heat-related injuries, and two of them were taken to hospital. We have to listen to the experts.” “When they let us back in we’ll start clearing the rubble and then I’ll put a couple of mobile homes on the site. At least nine homes were destroyed, with dozens of other buildings severely damaged. “It was cool and shady and there were about 20 other people there who had fled their homes. These sorts of fires are happening more frequently as temperatures rise and we have to be prepared. That's the main thing and we’re happy to be alive. Life has to go on doesn’t it?” At one stage, Ms Schafer’s boyfriend found himself stuck in his neighbour’s garden, prevented by the flames from climbing back to his own house. You can see right through them to the ground floor. Seeing the aerial pictures is shocking. “The firefighters were great.