Grass fire in Enfield Lock tackled by firefighters

The blaze spread over four hectares was brought under control by fire crews

Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters have tackled a grass fire in Enfield Lock

The incident near Mollison Avenue saw an area of shrubland around four hectares in size damaged by the fire. There were no reports of any injuries.

London Fire Brigade was called at 3.22pm on Wednesday (18th) and the blaze was brought under control by 4.30pm.

Crews from Enfield and Chingford fire stations attended the scene, alongside Essex County Fire and Rescue Service.

Local news needs your support

We are proud that we were at the forefront of reporting on the recent local elections. We can’t do this without the support of our readers.

Independent news outlets like ours – reporting for the community without rich backers – are under threat of closure, turning British towns into news deserts.

If our coverage has helped you understand our community a little bit better, please consider supporting us with a monthly, yearly or one-off donation.

ACT NOW!

Monthly direct debit

Annual direct debit

£5 per month supporters get a digital copy of each month’s paper before anyone else, £10 per month supporters get a digital copy of each month’s paper before anyone else and a print copy posted to them each month. £50 annual supporters get a digital copy of each month's paper before anyone else.