Footage captures aftermath of wildfires across London
Twenty-five fire engines and 150 firefighters were called to the scene in Maypole Crescent on Friday (July 11), after flames engulfed a single-storey warehouse.
The London Fire Brigade (LFB) said that three diggers and numerous vehicles were also alight.
Aerial footage shows aftermath of fire which tore through an industrial estate in Erith, southeast London, on July 12, 2025. (Image: Elevate Drones / SWNS)
Meanwhile, other videos have captured the aftermath of a fire in Dagenham, east London.
The blaze on Monday (July 14) saw residents forced to evacuate their homes, as flames raged across eight hectares of grass, shrubland, and trees.
LFB said that 20 fire engines, 125 firefighters, and a wildfire response unit were called to the scene, with the fire under control by 9:45pm.
Drone footage of the aftermath shows a huge area of grassland scorched black, while firefighters continue to deploy water.
The incidents come as LFB issued a warning for Londoners - saying the capital is at greater risk of grass fires and wildfires following an assessment from the Natural Hazards Partnership.
LFB Deputy Assistant Commissioner, Jamie Jenkins, said: "London is experiencing its third heatwave of the summer, which looks like it will last into next week.
LFB issued a warning for Londoners - saying the capital is at greater risk of grass fires and wildfires. (Image: Elevate Drones / SWNS)
"Whilst many people will be looking forward to spending time in the sunshine, we are also urging everyone to be responsible to prevent wildfires or tragedies around the water.
"Despite the heavy rainfall earlier this week, the Natural Hazards Partnership has assessed that the risk of wildfires in London is currently severe.
"This is because rainfall overall this year has been well below-average. With very little sign of rain during this heatwave, grass will become even drier, increasing the wildfire risk further each day.
"So far this year, firefighters have responded to around 23 wildfires in the capital, including four this week.
LFB has shared advice on how to avoid chance of fire. (Image: Elevate Drones / SWNS)
"There have also been countless call-outs to smaller fires involving grass, trees, and in other outdoor spaces, as well as in people's gardens.
"During this latest heatwave, it is important everyone acts responsibly to prevent fires from occurring.
"As the weather has been so dry, it only takes a few sparks to lead to a fire spreading rapidly. In London, this is can be dangerous because so many of our green spaces lie close to homes and other properties.
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"If you're heading out, please don't take a disposable BBQ with you. They can retain heat for several hours after use and are banned by local authorities from many of London's parks.
"Also make sure you are discarding of cigarettes properly and take rubbish home with you if no bins are available.
"At home, make sure your BBQ is positioned away from flammable items like fences, sheds, decking, and trees - and please don't have any type of BBQ on your balcony.
"We're also strongly advising people to avoid burning any waste in this type of weather and to not have bonfires, particularly in their gardens."
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