BREAKING: 60 Firefighters Tackling Large Grass Blaze In Hornchurch.

Eight fire engines and around 60 firefighters have been called to a grass fire near Wingletye Lane in Hornchurch. 

Firefighters are tackling a fire where a large area of grassland is alight. 

The Brigade was called at 20:10 and mobilised crews from Barking, Kentish Town, Soho and other surrounding fire stations to the scene. 

The cause of the fie is not known at this stage. 

Residents are advised to keep their windows closed.

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