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Large grass fire tackled near Heathrow Airport Large grass fire near Heathrow Airport extinguished
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Nearly 100 firefighters have been dealing with a large grass fire near Heathrow Airport. Nearly 100 firefighters were needed to put out a large grass fire near Heathrow Airport.
Fifteen fire engines had been sent to the blaze, in Staines Road, Feltham, which broke out at about 16:00 BST.Fifteen fire engines had been sent to the blaze, in Staines Road, Feltham, which broke out at about 16:00 BST.
Five hectares of grass and scrubland had been alight but was now under control, London Fire Brigade said. Grass land the size of five football pitches was damaged by fire and 14 horses were removed from a nearby field, London Fire Brigade said.
A spokesman for Heathrow Airport said the fire was having "no impact" on its flights and both runways were running normally. A spokesman for Heathrow Airport said the fire had "no impact" on its flights and both runways ran as normal.
Fourteen horses were evacuated from a nearby field.
There have been no reported injuries.There have been no reported injuries.
The cause of the fire was not yet known but a spokeswoman for the fire service said it was likely to be related to the long stretch of dry weather.The cause of the fire was not yet known but a spokeswoman for the fire service said it was likely to be related to the long stretch of dry weather.
She added it was difficult to say when the fire would be out, adding, "grass fires are very unpredictable".She added it was difficult to say when the fire would be out, adding, "grass fires are very unpredictable".
London fire brigade is warning people to discard cigarette ends and glass containers in bins.