Fire chiefs said that the escalating frequency and intensity of wildfires placed a significant strain on resources
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Fire chiefs said that the escalating frequency and intensity of wildfires placed a significant strain on resources
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The London Fire Brigade received over 30 calls reporting the fire
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London Fire Brigade’s fire chief warned Londoners against using disposable barbecues in the sweltering heat
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Around 100 firefighters were called out on Saturday evening to tackle the large blaze
The fire has spread across 11,000 hectares of land
