Wombles Unite to Tackle Fire Risk in Havering’s Open Spaces
Volunteers from litter-picking groups across Havering joined forces at Ingrebourne Hill Country Park on Wednesday 5 August to highlight the
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London Fire Brigade
News involving the London Fire Brigade in Havering and across East London, including incidents, rescues, fire prevention and community-safety work.
Could You Help Create Romford’s Stunning Sea of Poppies? St Edward’s Church Needs Your Support
It may still be summer, but volunteers at St Edward’s Church in Romford are already looking ahead to November as
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Eight Fire Engines Tackle Grass Fire Near Oak Road In Romford
Eight fire engines and around 60 firefighters are currently tackling a grass fire near Oak Road in Romford. The blaze
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Why Does Ingrebourne Hill Keep Catching Fire? Residents Demand Answers.
Residents living near Ingrebourne Hill and the Country Park between Rainham and Elm Park are calling for urgent action after
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Breaking: Fire On Farmers Field In North Ockendon
A fire has broken out on a farmer’s field on Fenn Lane in North Ockendon. Firefighters are currently at the
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Why Are So Many Fires Breaking Out at Ingrebourne Valley? Residents Demand Answers
As firefighters continue to battle yet another series of grass fires at Ingrebourne Valley, frustrated residents are asking the same
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Margaret Mullane MP Calls for Urgent Wildfire Task Force After Havering Hit by Record Number of Grass Fires
The Member of Parliament for Dagenham and Rainham Margaret Mullane has called for an urgent multi-agency task force to tackle
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Around 60 Firefighters Tackle Large Grass Fire in Rainham
Around 60 firefighters were called to tackle a large grass fire near Berwick Pond Road in Rainham this afternoon, after
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Havering Records London’s Highest Number of Grass Fires as Fire Brigade Faces Busiest Day of 2026
Havering recorded more grass fires than any other London borough as firefighters battled soaring temperatures and dangerous wildfire conditions during
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Eight Fire Engines Tackle Large Grass Fire in Hornchurch
Eight fire engines and around 60 firefighters are currently tackling a significant grass fire near South End Road in Hornchurch.
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100 Firefighters Tackle Major Grass Fire in Rainham
Around 100 firefighters were called to tackle a large grass fire near Acer Avenue in Rainham yesterday evening. Fifteen fire
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“We are working closely with the London Fire Brigade, and the Metropolitan Police to establish the cause of these fires”-Havering’s Council Leader.
Havering Council Leader Cllr Keith Prince has spoken out following yesterday’s series of grass fires across the borough, describing the
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Two Fires in One Day at Ingrebourne Valley as Police Support Unit and Helicopter Deployed.
Concerns are growing after two separate fires broke out at Ingrebourne Valley Country Park yesterday, with specialist police officers and
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Two Major Grass Fires Break Out in Romford as Firefighters Battle Blazes Across the Borough
Firefighters have been battling two separate grass fires in Romford this evening, with around 120 firefighters deployed across both incidents
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Harrow Lodge Fire Spreads in Seconds as Residents Join Fight Against Blaze.
Quick-thinking members of the public and staff from Harrow Lodge Leisure Centre helped tackle a grass fire at Harrow Lodge
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UPDATE: 60 Firefighters Continue to Tackle Large Grass Fire in Collier Row.
Eight fire engines and around 60 firefighters are currently tackling a large grass fire near Bridport Avenue in Collier Row.
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BREAKING: Grass Fire Sends Thick Smoke Across A12 As Drivers Forced to Turn Back.
A large fire has broken out on what is believed to be a farmer’s field near the A12 at the
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Ingrebourne Valley On Fire Again-How Many More Fires Before Someone Takes Action?”
Once again, at almost the same time and in virtually the same location, another devastating grass fire has broken out
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EXCLUSIVE: ‘We Are the Forgotten People of London’ – Rainham Residents Demand a Public Inquiry into the Launders Lane Crisis
For years, families living near Launders Lane have endured summer after summer of smoke, fumes, ash and repeated fires. They
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Could Youths Be Responsible for the Ingrebourne Valley Fires? Residents Call for Action
Residents are demanding action after another major fire broke out in Ingrebourne Valley between Elm Park and Rainham on Saturday,
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