Aftermath of Wennington fire revealed.

Tuesday 19 July was recorded as the hottest day of the year and the day that Havering burned.

Over a hundred residents have been displaced and many have lost their homes after going to work and returning to be told that their properties had been destroyed by the blaze.

We now know that fifteen fire engines and around 100 firefighters tackled the huge fire on The Green in Wennington.

An area of around 40 hectares of grassland, farm buildings, houses and garages on The Green and Kent View were affected. Two detached houses, two semi-detached houses, two rows of terraced houses, two outbuildings, six single-storey garages, 12 stables and five cars were destroyed by the blaze. Another detached property was badly damaged.

Almost 90 surrounding properties were evacuated and there were no reports of any injuries.

The Brigade’s 999 Control Officers took 19 calls to the blaze.

The Brigade was called at 13:06 and the fire was under control by 21:47. Fire crews from Dagenham, Deptford, Bethnal Green, Woodford, Lee Green, Forest Hill and surrounding fire stations were at the scene. 

This was one of the worst days possible for the London Borough of Havering, but the fantastic community spirit in the borough will help all these residents find a way to get through this horrendous situation.

Our thoughts go out to all those who have lost their homes in the fire.