Massive grassfire breaks out next to busy park in London as locals issued urgent warning

TL;DR

A large grassfire broke out next to Mitcham Common in South London.
125 firefighters and 20 fire engines were deployed to combat the blaze.
Approximately four hectares of scrubland were destroyed.
Smoke plumes were visible as far as Croydon, prompting residents to close windows and doors.
Road closures were implemented on London Road and Carshalton Road.
Garages, including a workshop and a scaffolding yard, were affected by the fire.
Rail services between Mitcham Junction and Sutton were disrupted.
The cause of the fire is unknown, and no injuries have been reported.
This was the second grassfire in Mitcham this week.

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