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Huge grassfire breaks out in London as 125 firefighters battle blaze
A HUGE fire has broken out across a grassland this afternoon, with 125 firefighters called to tackle the blaze.
TL;DR
- 125 firefighters and 20 fire engines are tackling a large grassland fire in Mitcham, South London.
- Approximately four hectares of scrubland have been destroyed by the blaze.
- Nearby garages, including a workshop and scaffolding yard, have been impacted.
- Local rail services between Mitcham Junction and Sutton are closed, with further disruptions expected across multiple networks.
- Residents are advised to keep windows and doors closed due to thick smoke.
- Road closures are in effect on London Road and Carshalton Road.
- The cause of the fire is currently unknown, and no injuries have been reported.
- This incident follows a smaller grassfire in Mitcham on Monday.