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Large grass fire breaks out on Wanstead Flats Wanstead Flats grass fire tackled by 200 firefighters
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More than 100 firefighters are tackling a large grass fire in East London, which has led to large plumes of smoke being seen across the capital. More than 225 firefighters are tackling a large grass fire in East London, which has led to large plumes of smoke being seen across the capital.
London Fire Brigade sent 15 fire engines to the blaze, on Wanstead Flats near Stratford, just after 16:00 BST after receiving over 100 calls. London Fire Brigade sent 40 fire engines to the blaze, on Wanstead Flats near Stratford, just after 16:00 BST after receiving more than 110 calls.
Firefighters remain at the scene. Some residents are reporting they have been forced to leave their homes. The fire service said there was no immediate risk to life or property from the blaze.
The Met Police has advised people to avoid the area due to heavy smoke.The Met Police has advised people to avoid the area due to heavy smoke.
Road closures are in place, including the A114 which is shut in both directions. Road closures are in place, including the A114, which is shut in both directions.
Group manager Rob Davies, who is at the scene, urged people living nearby to keep windows and doors shut.
"A lot of smoke is drifting across roads and while there is no immediate threat to property you should avoid the area if you can," he said.